Human trafficking inflicts deep psychological and emotional wounds, not only through exploitation but also through profound and often unrecognized experiences of grief. This presentation will explore the complex ways grief manifests in the lives of trafficking survivors, grief for lost freedom, fractured identity, disrupted relationships, and the death of safety and innocence.

Presenters:
Patricia Ascorbe, Prevention and Education Specialist, Kristi House Children's Advocacy Center
Julissa Reynoso, Director of Programming, Children's Bereavement Center | Lift From Loss for Adults

By attending this training, attendees will:
- Recognize common and often overlooked expressions of grief within trafficked survivors
- Explore the intersection of trauma and grief and its impact on healing and recovery.
- Learn practical strategies for integrating trauma-informed and grief-informed approaches when supporting survivors. Strengthen the ability to respond to survivors with empathy, awareness and survivor-centered care.