New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Conference

March 4-5, 2026 | Sheraton Eatontown Hotel

Survivor Informed Human Trafficking Training In Preparation for the 2026 World Cup

Join the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) for a two-day, survivor-informed training conference designed to equip law enforcement, community leaders, and partners with the tools and knowledge to prevent and respond to human trafficking in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Large-scale international events increase both visibility and risk, particularly for individuals who may be vulnerable to exploitation and trafficking. Our goal is to strengthen awareness, response, and collaborative action.

Participants will hear from experienced investigators, legal professionals, and survivor leaders, who will address:

  • What to look for during major events, including risk indicators and behavioral patterns.
  • Real case scenarios showing how trafficking operates in both visible and hidden ways.
  • How coercion, manipulation, force, and fraud present in everyday interactions.
  • How to build trust and bridge the gap with victims and survivors who may be hesitant or fearful of engaging with law enforcement.
  • Practical strategies for trauma-informed communication and response.
  • Ways to bridge partnerships across agencies, advocates, and communities for effective intervention.

This conference focuses on improving relationships and understanding between law enforcement and survivors. By learning from each other’s perspectives, we strengthen our shared ability to prevent harm, protect vulnerable individuals, and respond with clarity, compassion, and effectiveness before, during, and after the World Cup.

This event will feature survivor experts, national trainers, and cross-sector collaborations, strengthening New Jersey’s collective capacity to ensure safety, justice, and prevention.

Early Bird Rate ends Jan 31

NJCAHT is proud to partner with No Trafficking Zone

 

Day 2 will include the No Trafficking Zone Law Enforcement Training

No Trafficking Zone conducts scenario-based, interactive, real-time training for law enforcement officers, recognizing that human trafficking is often hidden in plain sight. Victims are frequently encountered not by specialized human trafficking investigators, but by patrol officers, school resource officers, deputies, and first responders who may lack the training, resources, or experiential knowledge needed to identify both trafficking victims and traffickers in real time.

This one-of-a-kind, real-time training model is led by human trafficking specialist Jacquelyn Aluotto and survivor-leader Courtney Litvak, who together train and work alongside local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement agencies. The training places officers in realistic scenarios they are likely to encounter in the field, strengthening their ability to recognize trafficking indicators, assess risk factors, identify traffickers, and respond appropriately using victim centered and trauma-informed approaches.

No Trafficking Zone’s specialized law enforcement training is meticulously designed to equip officers with practical, actionable tools to effectively combat human trafficking. Officers learn how to investigate cases, document indicators, engage victims safely, and navigate the complexities of coercion, control, and exploitation. The training also includes customized, culturally responsive strategies to ensure officers can appropriately engage with diverse communities and populations.

Through this immersive training, law enforcement personnel become a critical frontline force in disrupting and dismantling human trafficking networks. Agencies are also trained on how to effectively leverage partnerships with advocates, survivor leaders, service providers, and multiagency task forces, ensuring coordinated responses that protect victims, strengthen investigations, and bring traffickers to justice.

 

 

 

Sponsors and Partners

Thanks to our sponsors!

SoF Foundation

Episcopal Community Services:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church of Whiting

Pfeifer and Howley Families

Support Survivor-Centered Training

 

Your contribution helps ensure survivor voices guide the conversation. “The importance of incorporating survivors to my team” was a key takeaway for many attendees.

 

Give Officers the Tools to Make a Difference

With your help, we provide training that changes how officers see and respond to trafficking.

“The recounting of victims’ stories and the barriers they face while disclosing their stories” opened eyes and hearts.

Join Us in Building Awareness and Action

Every donation helps create a safer New Jersey by equipping those who protect it.
Together, we can expand the reach of this vital conference and keep survivor voices at the center.

Location

Sheraton Eatontown Hotel

6 Industrial Way E
Eatontown, NJ 07724

Conference room rate $146 per night

Reservation deadline: February 17, 2026