La Universidad Estatal de Florida, FSU por sus siglas en inglés Florida State University, ofrece un plan de estudios en línea para una Certificación Profesional en la Prevención e Intervención contra la Trata de Personas. Este plan de estudios fue desarrollado como un proyecto conjunto del Centro de Intercambio de Información sobre el Trauma y la Resiliencia de la FSU dentro del Instituto de Estudios sobre la Violencia Familiar en la Facultad de Trabajo Social, el Centro de FSU para el Avance de los Derechos Humanos y el Centro de Avance Académico y Profesional. El plan de estudios permite a los profesionales desarrollar los conocimientos y habilidades necesarios para comprender la dinámica de los diferentes tipos de trata de personas. También proporciona a los profesionales habilidades prácticas para aumentar la concientización sobre el tema y mejorar los servicios e intervenciones para las víctimas/sobrevivientes de la trata.
Este plan de estudios autodidáctico consta de 12 horas de contenido divididas en siete capítulos y con lecturas basadas en la investigación, escenarios de casos, materiales multimedia, 11 nuevos vídeos de expertos en la materia, tareas y cuestionarios.
Esta certificación está diseñada para:
- Profesionales de la Trata de Personas, Miembros de Coaliciones y Grupos de Trabajo
- Proveedores de Servicios Sociales, Personal de Recursos Humanos, Defensores de Víctimas, y Personal de Bienestar Infantil
- Consejeros, Psicólogos, Trabajadores Sociales, y Guardianes ad Litem
- Primeros intervinientes: Agentes de la ley, bomberos y servicios médicos de urgencia
- Profesionales médicos: Médicos y enfermeros
- Abogados, jueces y asistentes jurídicos
- Miembros del clero
- Funcionarios y administradores de la justicia penal
- Profesores y administradores de enseñanza superior
- Profesores y administradores de enseñanza preescolar y secundaria
- Profesionales de los medios de comunicación
Los beneficios de esta certificación incluyen:
- La mejora de sus conocimientos y habilidades profesionales, y la ampliación de su capacidad para promover la misión de su agencia, grupo de trabajo o coalición.
- Una comprensión más profunda de la dinámica de los tipos más comunes de la trata de personas.
- Aprendizaje sobre la salud pública y un enfoque multidisciplinario para la prevención de la trata de personas.
- Conocimiento de las leyes estatales y federales diseñadas para proteger tanto a los niños como a los adultos víctimas/sobrevivientes de la trata de personas, y para responsabilizar a los tratantes.
- Aprendizaje del efecto del trauma en las víctimas/sobrevivientes, prevención de la trata de adultos vulnerables y soluciones de justicia informadas sobre el trauma.
- Proporcionar a los profesionales conocimientos acerca de servicios innovadores centrados en el sobreviviente en los ámbitos legales, judiciales, humanísticos y comunitarios.
Para patrocinios corporativos, póngase en contacto con Karen Oehme enkoehme@fsu.edu
Advisory Council
The research team at the Institute for Family Violence Studies appreciates the expertise of our Advisory Review Board Members for Human Trafficking Prevention and Intervention:
Terry Coonan, J.D.
Robin Hassler Thompson, M.A., J.D.
James Clark, Ph.D., LCSW
Suzanne Harrison, M.D.
Carol Edwards, MSW, LCSW
Craig Stanley, Ph.D., LCSW
Shalay Jackson, MSW, D.P.H.
This Professional Certification was created by the Institute for Family Violence Studies
Karen Oehme, J.D., Director
Ann Perko, J.D., Director of Research Dissemination
Lyndi Bradley, MSW, Program Manager
Continuing Education Units
Note: The number of CEUs may differ depending on the profession and approval agency as described below.
Participants must report their certificate to their licensure board to receive credit. We do not report to the licensure boards.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers
- Continuing Education Units (CEU) programs are set forth and approved for licensure renewal as outlined in the Florida Statutes and by Chapter 491 Licensure Board. This Professional Certification course is approved for and offers 12 contact hours for Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers.
Participants outside of Florida must submit to their own licensing board to determine credit awarded.
Nurses, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Respiratory Therapists
- Big Bend Area Health Education Center is a Florida Department of Health approved provider for the Florida Board of Nursing, the Florida Board of Dentistry, and the Florida Board of Respiratory Care. Approved for 15 hours.
Participants outside of Florida must submit to their own licensing board to determine credit awarded.
Florida Lawyers
- Continuing Legal Education credit has been approved as follows:
- Florida Bar members can report their CLE credit online through the Member Portal. The course number required to report credits is provided upon successful completion of the training.
CLE Credits
– General: 12.5
Certification Credits
– Juvenile Law: 12.5
Participants outside of Florida must submit to their own licensing board to determine credit awarded.
Judges
- The Office of the State Courts Administrator of the Florida Supreme Court has approved a total of ten point five (10.5) Continuing Judicial Education (CJE) units to judges and magistrates in Florida.
Participants outside of Florida must submit to their own licensing board to determine credit awarded.
About Our Program
1. Cost
How much does the training cost?
The training is currently $349 per person.
Is the registration fee different for non-Florida residents?
No. Participants are charged the same course fee regardless of where they reside.
Do you offer discounts to non-profits?
The vast majority of our participants come from non-profit organizations. As such, we did everything in our power to keep the cost of the training as low as possible. So, while we do not offer discounts to non-profits specifically, we currently offer a 10% discount to the following populations:
- Active and inactive U.S. Military
- FSU Alumni
- FSU Students, Faculty, & Staff
How do I obtain the discount?
You need a promo code that you MUST enter during you registration process. This cannot be applied retroactively. To obtain the promo code you must supply the following information for each population (email to ccarballo@fsu.edu):
- Active and inactive U.S. Military
- Send an email from your .mil account, OR
- Scan and email your military orders, OR
- Scan and email you military ID
- FSU Alumni
- Full name as it was when you attended FSU, and
- Date of Birth, and
- Graduation Year
- FSU Students, Faculty, & Staff
- Full name as is found in the Faculty/Staff database
Can I use my State Tuition Waiver?
State Employee Tuition Waivers are restricted to credit courses. This course is non-credit, professional development and therefore does not apply for the tuition waiver.
Do you offer group discounts?
Group discounts are available to associations, agencies, and organizations who are registering multiple participants. Please email us at resilience@capd.fsu.edu to discuss.
2. Course Format
How is the training structured?
Our training is fully online and is self-paced. It includes 12 hours of course content and seven chapters of research-based readings, case scenarios, multi-media materials, assignments, and quizzes.
How does the online course work?
- The course is made up of 7 Chapters which you must work through by completing assignments and passing each chapter quiz with at least 80% before the next chapter is released.
- You will be able to retake each quiz until you achieve a passing score.
- Upon successful completion of all 7 chapters, the final exam will be released and you will need to score at least an 80% to pass it.
- Once you have passed the Final Exam and completed a Feedback survey, the certification will be released.
How long does it take to compelte the training?
We estimate that it will take you 12 hours to complete the training.
Is there a time-frame in which I need to complete the training?
After you register, the training will be open to you for one year (calendar year). Even if you complete the course in a short period of time, the course materials will remain open to you for the entire year.
3. Registration
Who can register for this training?
The training non-credit, professional development and is therefore open to the public. Participants do not need to apply to the University, rather they simply have to register and submit their payment.
Who should register for this training?
The curriculum enables professionals to develop their knowledge and skills needed to understand the dynamics of the different types of human trafficking. It also provides professionals with practical skills to increase awareness of and improve services and interventions for victims/survivors of trafficking.
Do I need to apply to the program?
No, there is no application process to participate in this program. This is a non-credit professional development/continuing education opportunity that is open to the public.
Are there educational requirements or pre-requisites to participate in this training?
While there are no special degree requirements to participate in this training, please note that the level of instruction is that of an upper-division college course.
How do I register for this training?
- Visit the program webpage, https://learningforlife.fsu.edu/professional-certification-human-trafficking-prevention-and-intervention/
- Click the Register Now button found in the price box in the right column.
- Fill out the registration form and submit your payment via the secure FSU payment portal.
PLEASE NOTE: Access to this course is on another website. Your login information and the link to the course will be sent to you 1-2 business days after your payment is confirmed. If you submit your payment on Friday or on the weekend, your login information will be sent to you that following Monday.
4. Where do I Take the Training and When Does it Start?
When are the courses offered?
Registration for the course is rolling and the curriculum is self-paced and fully online. This means participants may begin at any time – after registration and payment has been received.
PLEASE NOTE: Access to this course is on another website. Your login information and the link to the course will be sent to you 1-2 business days after your payment is confirmed. If you submit your payment on Friday or on the weekend, your login information will be sent to you that following Monday.
Where do I access the course?
The training portal is accessed at https://courses.learningforlife.fsu.edu. This is NOT the same place participants registered. Participants will be able to access and start the training once payment has been submitted and processed and login credentials have been provided.
5. What Credentials can I earn?
Upon successful completion of the course, students are issued a downloadable Certificate of Completion.
Will I receive CEUs for completing this training?
We currently offer CEUs for the professions listed below, practiced in Florida.
- Licensed Mental Health Counselors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Licensed Social Workers
- Lawyers
How many CEUs will I get?
The number of CEUs may differ depending on the profession and approval agency, you can find specific information in CEU tab next to this one.
What if my profession is not listed among the ones that earn CEUs?
We are working on expanding the reach of this training so other professions can also earn CEUs.
How many CEUs will I get if I practice outside of Florida?
Participants outside of Florida must submit to their own licensing board to determine credit awarded.
How do I receive the CEUs once the training is complete?
Once you successfully complete the training, we will provide you with the CE broker # you will need to enter yourself. You will find these codes when you are about to download your professional certification.
To obtain Discount Codes, please reach out to Catia Carballo using the contact form at the bottom of this webpage. Discount codes MUST be entered in the Promo Code field during the registration process and cannot be applied after the registration is submitted. Before submitting your registration, please verify that your total amount due reflects your discount.
We currently offer discounts to the following populations:
All active/inactive U.S. Military – 10% Must supply:
- Send an email from your .mil account, OR
- Scan and email your military orders, OR
- Scan and email you military ID
FSU Alumni – 10% Must supply:
- Full name as it was when you attended FSU, and
- Date of Birth, and
- Graduation Year
FSU Students – 10% Must supply:
- Full name and
- Date of Birth
FSU Faculty & Staff – 10% Must supply:
- Full name as is found in the Faculty/Staff database
FSU Alumni Association Members – 15% Must supply:
- Forward the confirmation email from FSU Alumni Association received upon joining, OR
- Screenshot of your FSU Alumni Association account page showing your name, Membership #, and current status, OR
- Email your membership # (please allow time for us to verify Membership status)
Group Discounts also Available
- Reach out to Catia Carballo using the contact form at the bottom of this webpage .
*Discounts are not cumulative. Only one discount can be used per student.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
A functional laptop or desktop computer, tablet or smartphone with a reliable high-speed Internet connection.
Minimum Skills Requirements
Basic computer literacy including the ability to connect to the Internet and navigate the web using URLs, Web search engines and links.
Minimum Time Requirements
The estimated time to complete this certification is 20 hours.
For More Information:
Course Content Support:
Lyndi Bradley, FSU CSW Institute for Family Violence Studies
lbradley2@fsu.edu
(850) 644-1715
Registration Assistance:
Catia Carballo, Center for Academic & Professional Development
Please use the contact form below.
For Questions about the Professional Certification in Human Trafficking Prevention & Intervention
(limited time only)
$349
Regular Price:
$699
For more information, please use contact form at the bottom of the page.
Access to the course is not immediate upon payment and is in a different location than where you registered. Course access information and log in credentials will be emailed to you.