{"id":5128,"date":"2025-09-05T11:01:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T15:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5128"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:24:40","slug":"global-human-trafficking-certificate","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/global-human-trafficking-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Human Trafficking Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Global Human Trafficking Certificate<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certificate\">Certificate<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/020123_0029_Global-human-trafficking-cert.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/020123_0029_Global-human-trafficking-cert.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Blue, life-size cutouts of people are displayed in a university hallway. Each cutout symbolizes an individual who is a victim of human trafficking to raise awareness to the issue\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'><br \/>\nOpen to all undergraduate students, the Global Human Trafficking Certificate delivers a deep multidisciplinary understanding of the causes, consequences and solutions to human trafficking around the world. Join a passionate community working to create real change.\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Study<\/strong><br \/>\nGain expert insight into the complex dimensions of global human trafficking, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The extent, causes, and impact of trafficking worldwide<\/li>\n<li>Profiles of perpetrators, victims, and understanding of survivor needs<\/li>\n<li>Sexual and labor exploitation, examined through legal, psychological, and social lenses<\/li>\n<li>Legal frameworks at international, national, and state levels<\/li>\n<li>Holistic approaches to survivor aftercare and restoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Transformative Hands-on Experience<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery student completes a related internship or independent study, allowing you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply classroom learning in a professional setting<\/li>\n<li>Build skills that prepare you for humanitarian, legal, social service and policy roles<\/li>\n<li>Connect with anti-trafficking professionals and organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Program Snapshot<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Four courses plus one required internship or independent study (15 credit hours)<\/li>\n<li>Complete in just one year<\/li>\n<li>Open to students from any major or background<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Justice Studies majors may be able to take JUST 497 in lieu of JUST 498. Please contact Dr. Peterka-Benton for details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Impact<\/strong><br \/>\nGraduate ready to make a meaningful difference \u2014 prepared to advocate, educate, and lead in the global fight against human trafficking. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/global-human-trafficking-certificate\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=hybrid\">Hybrid<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=chss\">College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/092321_2479_Global-Center-on-Human-Trafficking-Event.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/092321_2479_Global-Center-on-Human-Trafficking-Event.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"group of panelists on stage\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p>A certificate or degree in Human Trafficking studies can be highly useful for individuals pursuing careers in law enforcement, social work, legal advocacy, public policy, or international development. Our program provides specialized knowledge on the causes, patterns, and consequences of human trafficking, equipping professionals with the tools needed to identify victims, understand trafficking networks, and support prevention and intervention efforts. Having formal education in this area can enhance credibility, open up advanced job opportunities, and foster collaboration across agencies and organizations working to combat human trafficking both locally and globally.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Global Center on Human Trafficking<\/h2>\n<p>The Global Center on Human Trafficking at 精品成人福利在线 University addresses human trafficking in New Jersey and beyond by uniting scholars, practitioners, and survivor leaders. The Center drives innovative, research-based solutions, delivers specialized training, and promotes awareness to empower those on the frontlines. Through a focus on prevention, survivor support, and policy change, the Center fosters meaningful partnerships across sectors \u2014 all aimed at advancing a world free from human trafficking.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/092321_2285_Global-Center-on-Human-Trafficking-Event.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/092321_2285_Global-Center-on-Human-Trafficking-Event.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"精品成人福利在线 University President Jonathan Koppell stands on stage in front of a large screen displaying a world map and the words &quot;Global Center on Human Trafficking&quot; and &quot;精品成人福利在线 University.&quot;\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Justice Studies offers a variety of undergraduate majors, concentrations and minors designed to prepare students for evolving justice and legal careers. The interdisciplinary Justice Studies major allows students to specialize through concentrations such as International Justice and Criminal Justice. Students can also pursue minors in fields including Criminal Justice, Environmental Justice, Justice &amp; Families, and Social Justice.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-justice-studies\/\" class=\"name\">Justice Studies<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 124.74 ms --><!-- decode:  0.03 ms --><!-- output:  0.02 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Daniela Peterka-Benton profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9816\/user\/daninew20262.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9816\/user\/daninew20262.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~peterkabentd\">Daniela Peterka-Benton<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:peterkabentd@montclair.edu\">peterkabentd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/justice-studies\/\">Justice Studies<\/a><\/p>The Department of Justice Studies seeks to advance research and offer a rigorous course of study examining the intersection of justice, law, policy and social change. We analyze the conception and practice of justice through sociological, philosophical, criminological, legal and political lenses. We also seek to bridge the gap between the various social science and legal disciplines in order to gain new insights on issues concerning social justice.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:justicestudies@montclair.edu\">justicestudies@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-7031\">973-655-7031<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Dickson Hall, Room 170<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014精品成人福利在线 University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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