Free but please register!

The Long Beach Community Improvement League (LBCIL) in collaboration with the Iranian Psychological Association of America (IPAA) and Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)

An educational research-based conference on Human Trafficking Presented by experts, distinguished scholars, and psychologists Survivors of Human Trafficking Testimonials

The conference will emphasize the role of psychologists and their social responsibility in ending human trafficking and helping victims and survivors through public awareness campaigns, education and advocacy.  It will cover the following subject matters:

1. An overview of research  on Human Trafficking: Prevalence and Risk of Violence and the Physical, Mental, and Sexual Health Problems Associated with Human Trafficking
2. The social, economic, legal, physical, social, and psychological  impacts of Human Trafficking: Emphasis will be placed on psychological effects including:

Mind/body separation and disassociated ego states, Shame, Grief, Fear, Distrust, Self-hatred, Suicide, and Suicidal Thoughts.

3. Helping Survivors to Cope

*Advance Registration Is Required – “First-come, first-served”; Only the First 50 Registered Individuals May Attend the Conference

*Psychologists and Mental Health Providers Current Members of IPAA or LACPA will receive 3 Continued Education (CE) by IPAA (APA approved CE Sposnor)

*Refreshments and Handouts Provided

LBCIL: www.lbcil.org   IPAA: www.myipaa.org LACPA: www.lapsych.org