Human Trafficking Education & Professional Consultation

Building Trauma-Informed Communities Through Education

 Human trafficking is often misunderstood, making it difficult for survivors to be identified, supported, and connected with appropriate services.

Drawing on years of direct clinical, advocacy, and systems-level experience, I provide engaging presentations and customized trainings that help professionals recognize trafficking, respond appropriately, and build trauma-informed practices.

Whether you’re educating healthcare professionals, social service providers, educators, law enforcement, attorneys, or community organizations, my goal is to provide practical, evidence-based information that participants can immediately apply in their work.

 

Why This Work Matters

Human trafficking affects individuals of every age, gender, race, nationality, and socioeconomic background.

Many survivors interact with healthcare providers, therapists, schools, legal professionals, and community organizations without ever being identified.

Training professionals to recognize indicators of trafficking and respond in a trauma-informed way can dramatically improve outcomes for survivors.

About Monica

 

My expertise in human trafficking is rooted in years of direct clinical and advocacy work.

My experience includes:

  • Providing trauma therapy to survivors
  • Overseeing New Jersey’s statewide crisis response for survivors of human trafficking
  • Collaborating with local, state, and federal partners
  • Serving as Chair of the Service Providers Subcommittee for the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking
  • Participating in state and national anti-trafficking task forces
  • Providing education and consultation to professionals working with survivors

 

This combination of clinical expertise and systems-level experience allows me to provide trainings that are both evidence-based and grounded in real-world practice.

Areas of Expertise

Understanding  Human Trafficking

  • Labor trafficking
  • Sex trafficking
  • Myths and misconceptions
  • Risk factors
  • Recruitment tactics
  • Survivor experiences

Trauma-Informed Care & Support

  • Understanding complex trauma
  • Building safety and trust
  • Recognizing trauma responses
  • Avoiding re-traumatization
  • Cultural humility

Identifying Human Trafficking

  • Red flags
  • Screening considerations
  • Appropriate referrals
  • Ethical considerations
  • Mandatory reporting

Working with Survivors

  • Mental health impacts
  • Engagement strategies
  • Collaboration across systems
  • Long-term recovery
  • Vicarious trauma for professionals

 

 

Who I Train

 

  •  Mental health professionals
  • Hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Community mental health agencies
  • Schools and universities
  • Social service organizations
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Law enforcement
  • Attorneys and legal organizations
  • Community groups

Professional Consultation

 

Beyond speaking engagements, I provide consultation for organizations seeking to strengthen their trauma-informed practices, improve responses to trafficking, or develop staff training tailored to their setting.

Together, we can build approaches that are practical, compassionate, and responsive to the populations you serve.