A Personal Introduction
FREE PREVIEWLesson A: How Law Enforcement and Governments Define Human Trafficking
FREE PREVIEWLesson B: Why Does This Malady Exist with Such Societal Penetration?
Lesson C: The Numbers
Lesson A: Vacation Rental Owners - Why Your Focus Matters
Lesson B: Elements of Victim Identification
Lesson C: Banquet Halls
Lesson D: Hotels and Motels
Lesson A: Advocacy
Lesson A: Our Review
Staff Training • Hospitality & Michigan AFC • Human Trafficking Awareness
Empower hotel staff, banquet hall teams, and vacation rental owners with practical human trafficking victim identification skills. This online course from Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc., part of the Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog, explains how trafficking is defined, why it is so prevalent, and how hospitality and AFC providers can recognize warning signs and respond safely.
Begin with a clear definition of human trafficking. Examine how law enforcement and governments define trafficking, why this malady exists with such societal penetration, and what the numbers tell us about victims and offenders worldwide.
Focus on real-world hospitality environments. Learn why vacation rental owners must pay close attention, how to identify victims in hotels and motels, and what to look for in banquet halls and event venues where exploitation may be hidden in plain sight.
Explore the advocacy and reporting resources that matter most. Understand how national hotlines, local coalitions, and law enforcement partnerships can support victims and protect your guests and residents.
Reinforce your learning with a structured review. Connect key concepts across all chapters so you leave the course ready to recognize patterns, escalate your concerns, and support a culture of zero tolerance for trafficking in hospitality and Adult Foster Care settings.
Human trafficking thrives in silence and confusion. This course helps hospitality and Adult Foster Care providers replace uncertainty with clear definitions, practical observation skills, and concrete response pathways that prioritize safety and dignity.
No. The lessons address hotels and motels, but also vacation rentals and banquet halls—any setting where guests, events, or short-term stays may create opportunities for traffickers to hide in plain sight.
While focused on hospitality, the concepts translate well to AFC homes that host visitors, contractors, or short-term guests. Awareness of trafficking patterns helps Michigan AFC providers protect vulnerable residents and demonstrate strong safety culture during licensing reviews.
No. The course is written in accessible language for first-time learners and serves as a helpful refresher for those who have attended in-person training in the past.
Content is delivered online through the Thinkific platform with structured chapters, short lessons, and knowledge checks you can complete on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Yes. When you have finished all lessons and any required quizzes, you can download a certificate of completion to keep in your training files.
