Training
Statewide Human Trafficking in Maine: Identification and Response Training Curriculum
Maine's local multidisciplinary anti-trafficking teams offer "Human Trafficking in Maine: Identification and Response", which is victim-centered and empowerment-based training, and are interactive, skills-building sessions informed by Maine-based expertise and resources. MECASA has developed this statewide training in collaboration with the Anti-Trafficking Services at Preble Street and the support of the Maine STEN Provider Council. The training, which is based on nationally-recognized best practices is offered at no cost by trained social service and health care providers and law enforcement officers. Training content includes:
Maine's local multidisciplinary anti-trafficking teams offer "Human Trafficking in Maine: Identification and Response", which is victim-centered and empowerment-based training, and are interactive, skills-building sessions informed by Maine-based expertise and resources. MECASA has developed this statewide training in collaboration with the Anti-Trafficking Services at Preble Street and the support of the Maine STEN Provider Council. The training, which is based on nationally-recognized best practices is offered at no cost by trained social service and health care providers and law enforcement officers. Training content includes:
- General human trafficking overview, featuring Maine-based data regarding prevalence, dynamics of trafficking, indicators, and best practice response (90 minutes);
- An additional labor trafficking or sex trafficking module, which includes information specific to those topics (30 minutes each, in addition to the 90 minute overview).
Check out this video to learn more about the Human Trafficking in Maine: Identification and Response Training available in your community:
Specialized Training and Technical Assistance
MECASA also offers specialized training and training support for state agencies, statewide organizations, conferences, and to local anti-trafficking groups. Our efforts have included supporting the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services, and statewide associations such as the Maine School Nurse Association, the Maine School Counselor's Association, the National Association of Social Workers Maine Chapter, and the Maine Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program. Topics may include an overview of the issue, policy and system response, action planning, skills-building, and more.
MECASA also offers specialized training and training support for state agencies, statewide organizations, conferences, and to local anti-trafficking groups. Our efforts have included supporting the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services, and statewide associations such as the Maine School Nurse Association, the Maine School Counselor's Association, the National Association of Social Workers Maine Chapter, and the Maine Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program. Topics may include an overview of the issue, policy and system response, action planning, skills-building, and more.
Maine STEN is not a direct service provider. For access to immediate
services in Maine call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888.
services in Maine call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888.