Training Overview
This webinar examines why trafficked youth in the United States have historically been misidentified and criminalized rather than recognized as victims. Led by Mikayla Simeral, MSW, Director of Training Advancement at Shared Hope International, the session traces the evolution of domestic minor sex trafficking and highlights how trauma responses, systemic bias, and gaps in services contribute to these harmful outcomes. Drawing from both direct advocacy experience and national-level training and policy work, Mikayla will offer practical strategies for early identification, trauma-informed engagement, and survivor-centered intervention. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how misidentification occurs—and how to help shift responses that protect, support, and dignify exploited youth.
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