Learn basic techniques and strategies to enhance the likelihood of obtaining information from possible victims of child sex trafficking. Compare and contrast typical child sexual abuse cases with child sex trafficking (CST) cases and address the different points of entry into the criminal justice and welfare system for CST victims. Understand various disciplines' roles and responsibilities and how they can contribute to a positive outcome of the CST case. Examine question strategy, interview dynamics, language use, and interview suggestions. Discuss the business model of child sex trafficking as it relates to a variety of crimes, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Child sex trafficking (CST) is like no other crime. Victimization may happen hundreds of times and can be difficult to identify due to the victims being missing children coupled with the trafficker’s hold on victims. Dissect the crime of CST, its complex nature, and discover how to investigate this crime fully. Develop trauma-informed approaches to ensure your victim interview does not retraumatize and you gain critical information to identify corroborative evidence. Examine the trafficker’s profile and motivation, how they impact your suspect interview, and proven suspect interview strategies. Recognize common evidence available, legal hurdles, and common defenses of traffickers.
This is an advanced course. Please make sure you meet the prerequisites before registering. Develop the skills and techniques to conduct developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with victims of child sex trafficking. Learn the differences between interviewing children in child abuse cases and interviewing child sex trafficking victims. Review victim-centered interview methodology with special emphasis given to understanding the factors contributing to child sex trafficking victimization and the impact on development and effects of trauma. Learn to gather information regarding the use of technology in the child sex trafficking business model and the multitude of crimes that traffickers commit, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
We are excited to share our final Compass edition of the 2025! Inside you'll find a look back at the year and what is to come in 2026. As we close out the year, we are grateful for the professionals, partners, and communities who made this year meaningful. Together, we strengthened skills, shared knowledge, and advanced public safety through collaboration and training. Thank you for being part of NCJTC’s mission. We look forward to continuing this important work with you in the year ahead.
We are excited to share our latest edition of the Compass Newsletter! November is National Native American Heritage Month and this issue highlights our relationships with American Indian/Alaska Indian (AI/AN) Communities at NCJTC. Learn about new training opportunities that just launched and much more!
The AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program brings you a wide variety of training opportunities to improve the investigative response of local, regional, state, and tribal law enforcement to high-risk victims, children in crisis and the commercial sexual exploitation of youth. Through this program, you will increase collaboration, improve skills, and develop effective policies and best practices to protect and safely recover missing, endangered, and abducted children.
We’re proud to share the NCJTC 2024 Annual Impact Report with you - a reflection of the critical work we’ve accomplished together. Read it today!
Read our NCJTC Impact Report for 2024 highlights and more!
June is Internet Safety Month. Listen to the full interview as Laramie shares what kids and parents can do to make using social media platforms safer.
NCJTC Training and Technical Assistance Catalog. For a printable version of the catalog, visit ncjtc.org/catalogprint. Revised: September 2025
