About this course

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between the different types of human trafficking.
• Recognize possible signs of human trafficking victim in a practice setting.
• Identify and interact with adult and minor victims of human trafficking.
• Assess service needs and make appropriate referrals to service providers.

Learning Levels

• Beginner to Intermediate

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Dr. Smita Ekka Dewan, PhD

  Dr. Smita Ekka Dewan is an Assistant Professor of Human Services at New York City College of Technology, CUNY. Her area of research is social work with Immigrants and Refugees, International Social Work, Human rights and Social Justice and Program Evaluation. She has published on the topics of service utilization by victims of human trafficking, violence against women, human rights and feminist theory. She has also presented on these topics at various conferences and community events. She is a member of the Commission of Global Social Work Education within the Council of Social Work Education and a member of the steering committee of the New York City Chapter of National Association of Social Work.

Disclosure

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