
In the period 12-13.12.2022, LCCTHB Pazardzhik, LCCTHB Pleven, LCCTHB Veliko Tarnovo, and LCCTHB Montana in cooperation with the NCCTHB and the Hans Seidel Foundation Bulgaria held a multidisciplinary training on the topic "Human trafficking: Practices in investigation and prosecution. Protection and support of victims." in Pleven. It was attended by the representatives of investigative bodies, prosecutors, and judges from the four regions. Prof. Dr. Iva Pushkarova, Doctor of Criminal Law, an expert on individualization of severe punishments; Prosecutor Vladimir Nikolov, Administrative Head of the District Prosecutors's Office in Pleven and President of the Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria, and Ms. Anna Nikolova, Manager of Shelters for temporary accommodation of victims of human trafficking in Varna and Sofia were invited as trainers. The training was mainly practical, with lively discussion and exchange of professional experience.