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Course detail: Labor Trafficking in Kansas: Identification, Investigation, and Response

This multi-module course provides law enforcement officers and multidisciplinary team (MDT) members with a comprehensive understanding of labor trafficking, including its legal definitions, victim and workplace indicators, investigative challenges, and Kansas-specific case studies. Participants will develop the skills needed to identify, document, investigate, and coordinate appropriate services for labor trafficking victims. Emphasis will be placed on trauma-informed and victim-centered approaches, applicable screening tools, and interagency collaboration.

Course Modules Overview

Labor Trafficking Foundations
Legal Framework: Federal and Kansas Statutes
Indicators and Victim Identification
Case Studies and Lessons Learned
MDT Response & Screening Tools
Prosecution & Prevention Challenges

Learning Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Define labor trafficking under federal and Kansas law.
Distinguish labor trafficking from labor exploitation and common labor violations.
Identify key indicators of labor trafficking among victims and workplaces.
Analyze real Kansas case studies and determine investigative best practices.
Apply the Human Trafficking Screening Instrument (HTSI) in juvenile justice settings.
Collaborate effectively with MDT partners to address and respond to labor trafficking cases.
Explain the barriers to victim cooperation and successful prosecution.

Intended Audience

Law enforcement officers (local, state, federal)
Prosecutors
Juvenile Intake & Assessment Services (JIAS) staff
Corrections and community supervision staff
Victim advocates and service providers

Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion: Sedentary

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