The National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) is a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Trafficking in Persons. NHTTAC works to strengthen the public health response to human trafficking. We provide training and technical assistance to increase knowledge, skills, and partnerships to prevent forced labor and commercial sexual exploitation.
NHTTAC is committed to building the capacity of practitioners, organizations, and communities to:
Inclusive of All Types of Human Trafficking
Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate
Twelve initiatives led by survivors of human trafficking will receive up to $20,000 in federal funding, coaching and other support to strengthen community-based responses to human trafficking. Selected after a national call for innovative ideas, the Anti-Trafficking Leadership, Innovation and Sustainability (ATLIS) project builds the capacity of survivor-led organizations,…
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the application and selection processes for the ATLIS Project. NHTTAC program staff discuss information such as the timeline, requirements, expected outcomes, and eligibility criteria. A recording of the webinar is now available.
The updated Spanish SOAR Online modules include refreshed content based on current research and promising practices, a brand-new look, and an improved user interface. The Spanish version of SOAR to Health and Wellness now incorporates audience-specific content, with a “choose your professional setting” feature for users.
What is a public health approach to human trafficking?
• Uphold Legal Framework • Victims • More Defined Timeframe • Justice Orientation • Government Based • Punish Traffickers/Recover Victims
• Advance Individual/Population Health • Patients/Clients • Long-Term Process • Individual, Family, and Community Orientation • Community Based • Prevent/Treat Harms
Adapted from Chang, K. & Hang, R. (2017). Public health approach to preventing human trafficking https://healtrafficking.org/resources/public-health-approach-to-preventing-human-trafficking
Criminal Justice Framework
Public Health & Prevention Framework
A public health approach enables NHTTAC to:
We are proud to offer free training and technical assistance (TA) to build the capacity of health care, behavioral health, public health, and social services practitioners, organizations, and communities.
Our TA takes a public health approach and is:
Through virtual and in-person coaching, training, peer review, and strategic planning, we support practitioners, organizations, and communities in building a multidisciplinary referral network that effectively prevents and responds to human trafficking. Our TA improves knowledge and enhances skills of practitioners, supports the development and implementation of policies and protocols, and promotes collaboration across sectors to improve outcomes for individuals and communities affected by trafficking. To request training and technical assistance, call our Customer Support Center at 844-648-8822 or complete the NHTTAC Training and Technical Assistance Request Form.
We partner with consultants who have professional and lived experience to develop and deliver training and TA. They include nationally recognized subject matter experts, survivor leaders, and others who represent a variety of experiences and backgrounds.
Expert consultants typically have at least 7 years of experience working in their field and are experienced in designing and delivering training and TA. Expert consultants may also be survivors of trafficking.
Survivor consultants typically bring 2–3 years of lived experience into training and TA. By applying their own experiences, they often help organizations learn ways to identify and respond to individuals affected by trafficking.
