Understanding, Identifying, and Supporting Trafficked Youth in Indiana
DATE: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
TIME: 4 PM - 6:15 PM
LOCATION: First United Methodist Church
ADDRESS: 1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, IN 47906
Through generous community support this event is at no cost to you. Seats are limited please register today. Join us for a 2-hour training offered by the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program (ITVAP) designed for community members, youth workers, service providers, and residential or detention center staff.
The Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation starts at 4 PM and will take 15 minutes, attendance to training is not required. If you are only able to attend the Proclamation portion you do not need to register for the Linda Cohen Trailblazer Series (Understanding, Identifying, and Supporting Trafficked Youth in Indiana) event.
Participants will learn:
The scope of human trafficking among youth in Indiana
Risk factors and warning signs
Barriers to victim self-identification
How to respond, report, and support survivors
Available resources and collaborative support strategies
PRESENTERS
Lisa Eicher works for the Indiana Youth Services Association (IYSA) as the Service Provider Support Director for the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program (ITVAP). In her role, she works across all 92 counties to expand client-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based services by providing technical assistance, training, case collaboration, and ongoing support to service providers, while also partnering with local, state, and federal teams to identify and support victims of human trafficking and advocate for survivors.
William Glover works for the Indiana Youth Services Association (IYSA) as the Region 3 Coalition Coordinator for the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program (ITVAP). In his role, he helps provide services to victims of trafficking and offers training and support to service providers across the state.