CAST’s Training and Technical Assistance Team invites you to attend our Ends-Means-Process (EMP) Analysis Workshop for Legal Practitioners. This 4-hour live, online workshop is a unique opportunity for legal service providers to practice applying the “severe form of trafficking” definition to case facts using CAST’s EMP Model. Application of the legal definition of trafficking is essential for T visa eligibility and other forms of legal relief for trafficking survivors.
During this live online workshop, legal practitioners will learn how to:
- Use the EMP model to organize case facts;
- Craft legal theories using the EMP model; and
- Develop follow-up questions to address gaps or weaknesses in the facts.
This workshop will require active participation throughout the session and will also require approximately 2.5 hours of pre- and post-work.
Training date and time:
- Friday, June 27, 2025
- 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM PT / 12:30 PM - 4:30 PMT ET
- Cost: FREE
**Please note that this workshop will take place the Friday before July 4th week. If you are unable to join for the entirety of the live workshop, please wait until we offer it at a time that better fits your schedule.
Workshop Requirements:
This workshop requires active participation throughout the 4-hour session and approximately 2.75 hours of pre- and post-work.
Workshop Structure:
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~1.75 hours of pre-work including a review of CAST’s Human Trafficking Defined e-learning course.
Note: To access the workshop, participants must re-review the Human Trafficking Defined course and complete the accompanying quiz, even if previously completed. - 4 hours of live, online instruction (including breaks) focused on practicing factual analysis using CAST’s EMP model.
- ~1 hour of post-work applying the EMP model to a real-world case scenario.
Requirements for Participation:
- Commitment to complete all pre-work, post-work, and the entire live training.
- Must be a legal practitioner.
- Due to limited space, priority will be given to licensed attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives at OVC-funded organizations.
- Paralegals, law students, unlicensed law graduates, and legal assistants will not be accepted at this time due to high demand.
Technological Requirements:
- A working microphone and camera for the live session.
- Willingness to use Canvas, the learning management system utilized for all CAST TTA courses, workshops, and trainings.
MCLE/Certificate of Completion Information:
This course is approved for 6.5 hours of California MCLE credit, including 1.5 hours for Elimination of Bias. Participants should verify reciprocity with their state bar. Certificates of Completion will also be available for DOJ accredited representatives.
To receive MCLE credit or a Certificate of Completion, participants must complete required activities through the Canvas platform, including an evaluation. Once completed, participants will be able to download their MCLE certificate or Certificate of Completion for their records.
Registration Process:
Space for this workshop is limited, with an approximate class size of 24 participants. Registration typically fills up quickly, so please submit your application as soon as you know your availability to complete the entire course.
Please note that while registration is considered on a rolling basis, final selection of participants will consider the pre-screening questions to ensure a diverse cohort that meets our grant requirements. Our goal is to create a balanced and inclusive group of participants who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to the workshop. If you find that you are unable to meet the time commitments for the pre-work, post-work, or the live session, we encourage you to consider applying for future offerings.
Additional information:
This course is a pre-requisite to be admitted into CAST’s Intensive T Visa Declaration Workshop.
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This training was produced by the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking under 15POVC-23-GK-00929-HT, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. This material is copyrighted by CAST © 2015-2025. All rights reserved. This material may not be copied or duplicated in whole or part by any means without express prior agreement from CAST or the Office for Victims of Crime.