Affirming Heart Victim Services
*** Included with all 2021 SENMCAC trainings - A special performance by Pamela Rose Rodriguez singing her original song "Trying To Find You" ***
Effects of Complex Trauma - Michael DeBernardi, PsyD, MS
Brief Overview: This workshop will explore the impact of trauma on the brain and development, particularly the severe complex trauma experienced by survivors of human trafficking. Through an understanding of the debilitating effects of trauma on our clients, we can better conceptualize their internal experience and external behaviors to more effectively meet them where they are at and partner with them through the long recovery process.
Crisis Response, Barrier-Free Housing, and Advocacy for Survivors of Trafficking- Lynn Sanchez MA, LPCC
Brief Overview: This presentation will discuss a person-centered comprehensive approach to housing, advocacy, and resource acquisition in New Mexico.
Special Considerations with Immigrant Human Trafficking Victims -
Deshawnda Chaparro
Brief Overview: This session will provide answers to the following questions: (1) Who are human traffickers? (2) Who are the victims? (3) How can human trafficking/immigration attorneys help these victims? (4) What immigration benefits are victims of human trafficking eligible for? (5) What other benefits do these victims have access to?
Overcoming Stigmas and Advocating for Victims of Human Trafficking in the Healthcare Setting -
Heidi Olson, RN, MSN, CPN, SANE-P
Brief Overview: This talk discusses the ways that we can provide empathetic care, build trust, overcome stigmas and provide compassionate care to survivors of human trafficking in the healthcare setting.
Bottom Girl Phenomenon - Shamere McKenzie
Brief Overview: Through this presentation conference attendees will understand the role of the bottom girl, the reality of bottom girl, Shamere’s story of a bottom girl and recommendations on how to deal with bottom girl.
Human Trafficking, Youth Homelessness, and DMST - Roslynn Gallegos
Brief Overview: In this session, attendees will cover a variety of topics concerning human trafficking within New Mexico, and what the New Mexico Dream Center does to combat these issues.
The Federal Response to Human Trafficking - Roberta Lujan, J.D, MSW
Brief Overview: In this session, attendees will learn the best practices for working with human trafficking victims. Attendees will also get the federal perspective on advocating for these victims.
The Perspective of a Sexual Assault Victims Advocate - Mariana Landaverde
Brief Overview: In this session, attendees will learn about the potential victims of human trafficking, the struggles encountered when working with them, and how to help them; including being proactive with finding resources that they need.
Trauma Informed Interviewing - Anthony Maez
Accessing Services in Rural Areas for Human Trafficking Survivors -
Nathan Padilla, LCSW, MS, BS, AA
Brief Overview: In this session, attendees will learn how to assess survivors needs in a culturally sensitive way, and work with their own experiences, including: past abuse, substance use, and mental or behavioral health.
The Rise of Online Exploitation of Children - Heidi Olson, RN, MSN, CPN, SANE-P
Brief Overview: This presentation discusses the vulnerabilities that exist online for children, the way that traffickers groom victims through social media and pornography and how we can empower and protect kids as they navigate the online world.
Boundaries and Self Care with Human Trafficking Victims - Suleman Masood
Brief Overview: Whether it be through court proceedings, service provision, or partnering with a survivor, the human trafficking field can put a heavy burden on the expectations of a survivor of human trafficking. Learn to set expectations and boundaries that should exist between a survivor of trafficking, and the service provider. By establishing boundaries and modes of self-care, an agency/individual has the ability to successfully meet their goals without compromising those that they are working with and avoid burnout themselves.
Trafficking Survivors: Shamere & Suleman (2 Sessions and Q&A w/ both presenters Included)
Brief Overview: Shamere tells the inspiring story of a woman who was able to survive a fate that is all too prevalent in the US. But she knows that thousands of other girls are still enslaved by tricky pimps. And she also knows that many vulnerable young girls who are seeking a little bit of help or a little bit of love are just a flirtation away from the same harrowing experience she had.
My Story - Shamere McKenzie
Brief Overview: A survivor-informed practice includes meaningful input from a diverse community of survivors at all stages of a program or project, including development, implementation and evaluation. Learn to put this practice in play and how communities can recruit and partner with survivors in improving their agency’s vision/mission.
Survivor Informed Practice - Suleman Masood
Brief Overview: Shamere and Suleman answer questions based on their personal experiences and how it has inspired their work.
Q&A with Shamere McKenzie & Suleman Masood
Interested in having access to ALL the 2021 SENMCAC Trainings?
Brief Overview: Access to ALL the 2021 SENMCAC Trainings listed above.
2021 Online Webinars & Materials
Child Sexual Abuse 101
Brief Overview: This training will review abuse definitions, manipulation and grooming, family dynamics, children's disclosure of sexual abuse, and handling disclosures.
2020 Online Webinars & Materials
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Emerging Tech: What Are the Current Trends for Teens and Kids?
Brief Overview: What are the current hot locations for teens to search on the Internet? This presentation will discuss the most current studies and provide demonstrations of where children are going on mobile devices and what kinds of actions they are taking. This presentation will demonstrate several of the newer applications for mobile devices that are popular for teenagers. Participants will learn about vault applications and the ability to secretly store information. Finally, participants will also be shown the different emerging technological devices and the roles they are playing in potentially manipulating children.
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Equity and Inclusion. What Is It and How Do We Build It? - Part 1
Brief Overview: This 2 part series will take a look at the relationship between diversity, inclusion, equity and culture by defining each element and providing actionable steps that individuals can take to enhance their skills and advocate within their organization.
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Equity and Inclusion. What Is It and How Do We Build It? - Part 2
Brief Overview: This 2 part series will take a look at the relationship between diversity, inclusion, equity and culture by defining each element and providing actionable steps that individuals can take to enhance their skills and advocate within their organization.