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AWARE VA Anti-Trafficking Workforce Awareness & Response Education for Virginia Hotel Employees

Fulfill Your Legal Requirement. Protect Vulnerable People. Make Virginia Safer.Virginia-Approved Training | Meets VA Code § 35.1-15.1 | Valid for 2 Years | VA DCJS Approved October 2025.
AWARE VA Anti-Trafficking Workforce Awareness & Response Education for Virginia Hotel Employees

What You'll Learn

Human trafficking isn't just something that happens somewhere else—it's happening right now in Virginia, and hotels are among the most common locations where it occurs. As a hotel employee, you're uniquely positioned to recognize the warning signs and take action that could save lives. This isn't just another compliance course. This is practical, engaging training that gives you real tools to identify trafficking, report it safely, and understand your critical role in combating this crime.

  • Understand Human Trafficking in Hotels Learn what sex trafficking and labor trafficking actually look like in your workplace—not the Hollywood version, but the real signs you might encounter during your shift.

  • Recognize Red Flags & Warning Signs Discover the behavioral patterns, booking anomalies, and guest interactions that should raise your awareness—and when multiple signs together indicate a serious problem.

  • Respond Safely & Appropriately Know exactly what to do (and what NOT to do) when you suspect trafficking. Learn how to report without putting yourself, victims, or other guests in danger.

  • Know Your Legal Obligations Understand Virginia's legal requirements for hotel employee training and why compliance protects both victims and your business.

  • Access Critical Resources Get direct access to state and national hotlines, reporting procedures, and support services available 24/7.

Enroll Today

Don't wait until you're facing a compliance deadline or witness a trafficking situation unprepared, get AWARE VA certified now and gain the knowledge to recognize warning signs, report safely, and potentially save lives.

Get AWARE

  • Stay Compliant

    Virginia law requires all hotel employees complete trafficking awareness training within 6 months of hire. Avoid penalties with approved certification.

  • Protect Your Team & Guests

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  • Instant Digital Certificate

    Pass the quiz and immediately download your Certificate of Completion. Valid for 2 years with email delivery for easy record-keeping.

Become the Employee Who Makes a Difference

You're not just fulfilling a requirement—you're becoming part of the solution to end human trafficking in Virginia.

Enroll Today