Spiritual abuse and child trafficking

This online, half-day course is based on our experience of working with victims of child trafficking. You'll examine the particular relationship between spiritual abuse and child trafficking and gain an understanding of the interlinkages between the two, their dynamics and effective responses to this particular issue.

This course is ideal for those working with child victims of trafficking and exploitation where spiritual abuse is a particular concern. It is recommended that you have a solid understanding of child trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation prior to attending this course (for example, by attending Module 1 of our ‘Overview’ course as a minimum).

Contact Phil on 0207 607 2136 or [email protected] for more information on course dates or to discuss your organisation's needs.

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ECPAT UK's team has more than 30 years' experience working on issues of child trafficking, child protection, child sexual exploitation, unaccompanied children, modern slavery and more.
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ECPAT UK offers a comprehensive training programme, in line with National Occupational Standards, delivering courses for more than 20 years to help improve responses to child trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation.

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