One-day Foundational Training
May 18, 2026 | 10:00am – 4:30pm EST
Where: Needham, MA
Cost: $175
CEUs: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers for 5 continuing education contact hours
Participants will:
Understand the local and national picture of commercial sexual exploitation of children
Gain knowledge on recognizing an exploiter and common recruitment tactics used to groom youth
Understand the physical, mental, and emotional impact of commercial sexual exploitation
Understand the roles racism, classism, sexism, and gender-based violence play in perpetuating this form of child abuse
Learn to utilize the Stages of Change Model in working with commercially exploited youth
Understand individual roles in identifying victims and responding to disclosures