The second national DISRUPT training is about to begin: united against human trafficking

Friday 16 May 2025

After the success of the first edition, we are launching a second round of free online training aimed at anyone interested in deepening their understanding of how digital tools can help prevent, investigate, and fight human trafficking, with a special focus on protecting child victims.

Thanks to DISRUPT, CESIE is contributing to the creation of a growing national network of professionals and organisations working against trafficking. Building on this momentum, we’re opening the doors to an even broader audience. The training is open to:

Law enforcement officers, judges, prosecutors, and lawyers
Social workers, healthcare professionals, intercultural mediators, and psychologists
Students in relevant disciplines
Public institutions, NGOs, associations, and human rights organisations
Anyone working in or interested in the field of trafficking prevention and victim protection

This training is more than just a learning opportunity — it’s a space for dialogue and exchange between current and future professionals, with the aim of strengthening anti-trafficking efforts through shared knowledge and multidisciplinary approaches.

Training Topics

The programme includes 11 hours of training delivered across four online sessions, led by experts from academia and professional practice. Thanks to their diverse backgrounds — legal, criminological, intercultural, sociological, and gender-based — the sessions offer participants a holistic perspective and practical insights they can apply in their fields.

Training Agenda

Tuesday, May 28 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM
The legal framework on human trafficking
Alessandra D’Angelo – Immigration lawyer

International, European, and national legal instruments
Legal tools for victim protection
Case study on the practical application of the law

Friday, May 30 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Protecting victims of sexual violence: ethical and gender-sensitive approaches
Giulia Perrone – Researcher, University of Trento

Preventing secondary victimisation
Gender-based and ethical approaches to protection
Practical guidance for working with survivors

Friday, June 6 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Human trafficking: criminological and phenomenological perspectives
Gabriele Baratto – Researcher, University of Trento

Criminal dynamics of trafficking
Early detection through digital tools
Identifying and using electronic evidence

Friday, June 13 | 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Diversity Management in multicultural contexts
Roberta Lo Bianco – Intercultural trainer & CESIE ETS

Managing diversity and promoting inclusion
Intercultural tools for frontline professionals
Reflections, good practices, and final evaluation

Get started with the DISRUPT manual

Participants can begin exploring the training topics by reading the DISRUPT Manual, a key resource offering practical guidelines on:

Detecting and collecting digital evidence
Using digital tools in investigations
Protecting child victims through an integrated approach

This manual supports more effective interventions and enhances collaboration across public institutions, civil society, and the justice system.

This training is not just a chance to learn — it’s a moment to build connections, share expertise, and strengthen the national anti-trafficking network through common language, shared tools, and coordinated strategies.

The training is currently being accredited by the Professional Order of Social Workers of the Region of Sicily. A certificate of attendance will also be issued at the end of the activities.