Screening for Human Trafficking in the Health Care System
The health care team is a vital partner in addressing the human trafficking situation in the U.S. and around the world. This presentation takes on the extraordinarily hidden and complex challenge of screening for human trafficking in the health care system. One study notes that approximately 88% of sex trafficking victims had contact with a health care professional (Chisolm-Straker, et al, 2014). Each of these contacts is an opportunity for identifying and assisting a victim. It is a goal of this talk to provide an increased awareness of the trafficking situation to all members of the health care team. Included in this presentation is the identification of the multiple trafficking types, behaviors and dynamics which play out in these situations, as well as "red flag" warning signs. Stereotypes surrounding this issue, barriers to screening, and the unique challenges faced when trying to identify trafficked victims are also discussed. Most importantly, techniques for effectively screening victims, as well as follow-up recommendations and resources, are provided. As a result, it is hoped that all members of the health care team are empowered to incorporate effective screening techniques into their every day practice, along with strategies for identifying and assisting trafficking victims.
Outline/Structure of the Presentation
1) Introduction
2) Stereotypes
3) Overview and Scope
4) Definition
5) Overlap of Abuse with Human Trafficking
6) Types of Human Trafficking
7) Role of the Health Care Team
8) Barriers and Benefits to Screening
9) Who gets trafficked
10) Dynamics of Human Trafficking
11) Methods of Initiation/Recruitment/Control
12) Complications and Health Effects, including Traumatic Bonding
13) "Red Flags"
14) Screening/Responding, including the Harm Reduction Approach
15) Plan of Care/Resources/Referrals
16) Health Care Setting Implementation
Learning Outcome
Following this presentation, participants will have an increased understanding of the following:
1) The scope, stereotypes, definition, types, and impact of human trafficking
2) The behaviors and dynamics which play out in these situations
3) The signs and "red flags" to help identify a trafficked victim, as well as effective screening strategies.
3) The importance of screening for trafficking in the health care setting, involving all members of the health care team, including strategies for a supportive, nonjudgmental and coordinated response when trafficking is identified.
Target Audience
Health Care Clinicians and Team Members, All those working with trafficking victims
Prerequisites for Attendees
Have a basic understanding of the human trafficking situation in the U.S. and in the world.
This presentation is not to be limited to health care team members. It is vital that all working in this field have the opportunity to attend and build on their present knowledge base with this information.
Links
I have provided this presentation to many health care professionals, including nursing students, nurse practitioners, and physicians. More recently, this presentation was provided as a Continuing Education webinar for over 300 Walden University Faculty, Students, and other team members across the country.
schedule Submitted 3 years ago
SAFE 2019: Fourth Annual Global Conference on Human Trafficking
Recent Activities
Call for Proposals CLOSED
Ended on Sep 2 '19 01:27 PM CDT
Submissions can be one of the following:
* Demonstrations of therapeutic techniques and/or training in assessment and identification
* Presentation on original research, innovative programs, task forces, collaborations
*. Workshops for Skill sets training in intervention and treatment of victims
* Panels or Workshops on Evidence-based or creative practices
* Describe collaborative efforts, coalition building, community advocacy efforts
*. Training in fair labor ideas and practices, inequities, NGO and governmental programs
*. Survivor empowerment, engagement and resiliency training
* Innovative or successful practices in schools, religious institutions, community. engagement
* Data Evaluation, cutting edge research
* ACEs and Trafficking - Addictions, Child abuse and neglect, parental incarceration, refugees, adoption
* Traffickers’ mindset, transition from victim to victimizers
* Regional circles of connectivity
* breaking supply/demand chains
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