Bridging the Gap: Understanding Human Trafficking Webinar

Presented as part of the Bridging the Gap series, this webinar features survivor and advocate Tara Austin, who shares her personal experience and expertise to educate participants about the realities of human trafficking. The session explores both sex trafficking and labor trafficking through real-world examples, demonstrating how traffickers use manipulation, coercion, deception, and exploitation to control victims of all ages and backgrounds. Emphasizing prevention and awareness, the webinar helps professionals recognize warning signs, better understand the impact of trauma on survivors, and respond with compassion and victim-centered support. It is designed for service providers, community members, and professionals seeking to improve their ability to identify trafficking and connect victims with appropriate resources.