Tuesday, January 27 | 4-7 p.m. | ISU Alumni Center (Normal, IL)
(Registration Required)
Hidden Risks: Drug Endangered Children and Family Human Trafficking Training
This training explores the connection between Drug Endangered Children and Familial Child Sex Trafficking, highlighting how caregiver substance misuse increases children’s risk of harm and exploitation. Participants will learn to recognize risk factors and grooming indicators, and apply trauma-informed, multidisciplinary strategies for early identification, intervention, and referral.
Some topics discussed may be sensitive, so discretion is advised.
- Free and open to the public
- Food and beverages available
- CEU's pending approval for LCSW, LSW, LCPC, and LPC
This training is ideal for those working in:
- Child welfare and family services
- Law enforcement and legal professions
- Healthcare and behavioral health
- Education and youth services
- Prevention, public health and community service
- Victim advocacy and support services
- Judicial and court related roles
Liesl Wingert
Liesl is Program Coordinator for the eastern region of the SIU School of Medicine’s Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development. She holds a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies, a Master’s in Health Administration, is a Certified DEC Trainer, Chair of the Illinois DEC Alliance, and Board Member of Take Action Today and the Illinois Association of Problem Solving Courts.
Kelly Schwamberger
Kelly is the Co-Founder and Chief Program and Strategy Officer at Allies Against Trafficking, a nonprofit fighting human trafficking through awareness, collaboration, and empowerment.
Allies Against Trafficking empowers communities to fight human trafficking through awareness, service provider partnerships, and survivor-centered support. Their trauma-informed, community-driven approach focuses on lasting safety and change.
Chestnut Health Systems is a not-for-profit organization that has cared since 1973 for the most vulnerable in our communities. Chestnut provides substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery; mental health treatment; primary care; dental care; and housing and supportive services. It is a leader in behavioral health-related research through its Lighthouse Institute. More at www.chestnut.org.
Logan/Mason County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) collaborates to build and empower communities of recovery in Logan and Mason County Illinois. Funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.
McLean County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) collaborates to build and empower communities of recovery in McLean County Illinois. Funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.
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