Course Description:
This webcast explores the complex and pressing issue of human trafficking (both labor and sex) through the lens of judicial leadership and commercial transportation. This session sheds light on how commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers can play a pivotal role in perpetuating and preventing human trafficking crimes. Participants are guided through foundational frameworks, federal and state legal structures, and real-world implications of trafficking. Emphasis is placed on breaking myths, spotting signs of exploitation, and fostering proactive judicial responses in local contexts.
Course Objectives:
After this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the forms, tactics, and prevalence of human trafficking, including distinctions between sex and labor trafficking.
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Gain practical strategies for identifying trafficking indicators and effectively respond to cases in judicial and community contexts, and
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Comprehend the unique legal frameworks affecting Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders, particularly the implications of trafficking-related convictions under the No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act.
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