Human Trafficking & the Legal System

This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS-Legal CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. 

Deaf individuals are at a higher risk of maltreatment and trafficking than the general population due to systemic vulnerabilities. Research has shown that the severity of disability and the presence of more than one disability can increase risk factors related to maltreatment. Specifically, without culturally responsive and linguistically accessible services, Deaf individuals may struggle with reporting exploitation and receiving services for aftercare. Given the presence of significant risk factors, including social isolation, communication barriers, sexual abuse and maltreatment, and reporting barriers, deaf clients are vulnerable to multiple types of maltreatment, including CSEC. This workshop will provide evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies with a focus on human trafficking awareness building in the Deaf community.