Event Details

This training provides an in-depth overview of human trafficking with a specific focus on its intersection with domestic violence. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of human trafficking, including legal definitions and core elements, while examining how power and control dynamics commonly present in relationships where one partner uses violence can contribute to human trafficking. The session will define human trafficking and the concepts of force, fraud, and coercion, and will address common myths that often prevent accurate identification of trafficking situations, especially within the context of intimate partner violence.  Participants will also learn of  services available to survivors of human trafficking. 

By the end of this virtual training session participants will have:

  • Defined human trafficking
  • Discussed the intersection of human trafficking and domestic violence 
  • Defined force, fraud and coercion
  • Discussed common myths about human trafficking
  • Identified control factors used by those seeking to traffick
  • Identifed barriers to seeking help for survivors of trafficking within a domestic violence relationships
  • Identifed services and resources available to trafficking victims

Date & Time

Event Date(s): 03/12/2026 - 03/12/2026

Event Time(s): 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Credits: 1.5 Hours

Contact Person

Jennifer Lyon ( jlyon@gcadv.org )

Location

Zoom

Speaker Information

Maja Hasic serves as the Anti-Human Trafficking Program Director with Tapestri Inc., a non-profit social service agency that works with survivors of violence from the immigrant and refugee community. Ms. Hasic designs and provides trainings and outreach to mainstream service providers, law enforcement, and community organizations on human trafficking on a local, state-wide, and national basis. Currently, Ms. Hasic works to establish collaborative relationships with other nonprofit organizations and law enforcement around the issue of human trafficking. Ms. Hasic serves as the Office for Victims of Crime, Training and Technical Assistance consultant and National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center consultant. Ms. Hasic holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Georgia State University.

Intended Audience

Advocates and other professionals working with survivors of family violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Registration Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your registration after it has been approved, please email krussell@gcadv.org