Preventive education from LifeWay Network

LifeWay Network’s education program is built on the premise that every person has the power to fight against human trafficking using their own unique skills, networks and consumer choices.

We offer education about labor trafficking and sex trafficking. Whether it’s a workshop developed for university students, a session designed specifically for healthcare professionals or the opportunity to take part on a panel of experts and advocates, LifeWay Network is committed to tailoring our message to make the greatest impact.

At LifeWay Network, we believe that every person has the power to stop or prevent human trafficking. And LifeWay Network is committed to tailoring our message to your audience to make the greatest impact. 

Spreading awareness about how trafficking happens, how it looks and how people can make a difference is key to a future where no human being is forced, coerced, defrauded or manipulated for someone else's profit. 

• Learn about the tactics traffickers use

• Avoid potential instances of trafficking

• Better identify a potential trafficking victim

• Know what to do if you suspect trafficking

• Discover ways to support survivors

• Find out how you can make real change

We can speak to your group.

We’ve reached more than 25,000 people over the span of 500-plus education activities and training events. Participants come away with an increased awareness of this issue globally and locally and a better understanding of what they can do to confront human trafficking in their communities.

Who do we train and educate?

• Healthcare professionals

• Social workers and social service professionals

• Law enforcement and security personnel

• Mental health professionals

• Students and young adults

• Educators, teachers, faculty, and school administrators

• School and academic counselors

• Parents, caregivers and families

• Professionals in high-risk industries, including cosmetology, hospitality and transportation

• Individuals in homeless shelters, youth shelters and transitional housing programs

• Substance use disorder treatment providers, including inpatient and outpatient facilities

We offer in-person education in the New York City metropolitan area including Westchester and Long Island, as well as online nationally and internationally.

Examples of tailored programs:

• Human Trafficking 101: Defines human trafficking, how it happens and what it looks like

• Internet Safety: How to spot the red flags of human trafficking on social media, websites and other forms of technology

• Conscious Consumerism: How consumers can use their buying power to promote ethically sourced goods (e.g. Fair Trade) and ethical fashion

• Child Welfare: How human trafficking affects children of all ages and how we can better protect them, especially in child welfare systems and foster care

• Just the Facts: Clarifying myths and misconceptions, including the difference between smuggling and trafficking, different types of trafficking, who the traffickers are and who is exploited

• Human Trafficking Laws: National and state laws that protect human trafficking victims, current movements and advocacy around new laws

• Healthcare: How to spot the physical red flags of trafficking — bruises, branding of victims, coached or inconsistent stories and more

• Law Enforcement: How to identify the red flags of trafficking when law enforcement stops someone or pulls someone over

• Trafficking on High School and College Campuses: How human trafficking happens on college campuses and how students can protect themselves

Additional topics are available and can be tailored to your audience, setting and learning objectives. Contact us to discuss your needs and explore available topics.

Whether you’d like to schedule a short information session, a one hour webinar or a half-day conference, we’ll tailor every presentation to meet the needs of your audience. Schedule your educational session with our director of education today.