# Event Details - **Event Name**: Central North Carolina Human Trafficking Symposium 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Full-day, hands-on training for law enforcement, investigators, and partners on identifying, engaging, and supporting trafficking survivors.About this EventFull Description The Central North Carolina Human Trafficking Symposium is a full-day, law enforcement–focused training designed for officers, investigators, and community partners who may encounter human trafficking victims. This symposium combines expert-led presentations, survivor-led interactions, and interactive panels to provide practical strategies for identifying, engaging, and supporting trafficking survivors while fostering cross-sector collaboration.Who Should Attend This course is designed for law enforcement officers, investigators, prosecutors, social workers, victim service providers, and community partners who may encounter human trafficking victims. There is an agency limit of four (4). Registration Information for Law Enforcment Please search Central North Carolina Human Trafficking Symposium in ACADIS and register there.For registration questions, please contact holly@friendtofriend.me or sthompson@gatebeautiful.org.Course Goal This course is intended to provide attendees with the knowledge, skills, and practical strategies needed to identify and investigate human trafficking cases, engage effectively with survivors, and collaborate with community partners to ensure a coordinated response. Emphasis will be placed on trauma-informed interviewing, understanding survivor perspectives, and leveraging investigative tools for both sex and labor trafficking.Course ObjectivesDefine human trafficking, including sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and domestic servitude.Understand the prevalence of trafficking in Central North Carolina communities.Recognize the signs and indicators of trafficking and online exploitation.Learn trauma-informed interviewing techniques and the difference between interviewing and interrogating survivors.Explore survivor perspectives and the importance of building trust in investigations.Gain practical strategies for advanced financial and labor trafficking investigations.Learn about digital tools, including the SimplyReport App, for reporting, tracking, and cross-sector coordination.Identify resources and referral networks to support trafficking victims and their children.Develop strategies for effective collaboration between law enforcement, social workers, and service providers.Methodologies This course employs lecture, survivor-led discussion, panel presentations, and interactive group sessions.Course Requirements Attendance is required for the full-day training.Training Date March 19, 2026Prerequisites None SpecifiedRegistration Dates12/01/2025 - 03/06/2026Available Seats 300Hours 8h 0mFee None SpecifiedTraining Location Samarcand Training Academy 3600 Samarcand Road Jackson Springs, NC 27281Lodging: Samarcand Training Academy has onsite housing that is available for anyone attending the symposium the night prior. Housing will be on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in utilizing their dormitory facility, email holly@friendtofriend.me as soon as possible.Food Lunch is provided free of charge for all registered attendees.Additional information and agenda coming soon! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson-springs/central-north-carolina-human-trafficking-symposium-2026/100001975013301952 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jackson Springs - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Samarcand Training Academy - **lat**: 35.258287 - **long**: -79.693992 - **full address**: Samarcand Training Academy, 3600 Samarcand Road, Jackson Springs, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Central North Carolina Human Trafficking Symposium 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8c7bbdb915c723852d27c83e88233e06bb09fdfe78ddace728fa824b1d756b66-rimg-w813-h813-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1765651513 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Central North Carolina Human Trafficking Symposium 2026 being held? - **A:** Central North Carolina Human Trafficking Symposium 2026 takes place on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Samarcand Training Academy, 3600 Samarcand Road, Jackson Springs, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Central North Carolina Human Trafficking Symposium 2026? - **A:** Central North Carolina Human Trafficking Symposium 2026 is organized by Moore County Human Trafficking Task Force & NCDOJ. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Central North Carolina Human Trafficking Symposium 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jackson Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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