Human Trafficking Seminar

Please join BEST and HANYC for this two-part workshop that will empower you to make a difference in the lives of those who are exploited by equipping you with best practices to identify and report suspected trafficking incidents, prevent trafficking, and increase hotel safety.
Part I: BEST’s Training Course
Part I will guide you through BEST’s human trafficking prevention training course. You will:
Receive a certificate of completion for BEST’s Inhospitable to Trafficking training course.
Understand human trafficking, and its prevalence in and impact on the hotel industry.
Learn to recognize indicators of trafficking and how to work effectively with law enforcement in suspected trafficking incidents.
Part II: Expert Panel
Part II provides an opportunity to speak with local human trafficking prevention experts. You will learn about local human trafficking prevention efforts, building relationships with relevant local law enforcement officers, and available local services for survivors.
About BEST’s Inhospitable to Human Trafficking Training
BEST offers the most comprehensive human trafficking training available in the country for hospitality employees. BEST’s Inhospitable to Human Trafficking Training is a proven tool that helps victims of human trafficking escape exploitation and helps trained hotels become less hospitable for traffickers. Survey research has shown that before receiving training, only 8% of trainees recognized a trafficking incident within the prior year. After taking BEST’s training, that number jumped to 44% of trainees identifying victims.

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