Human Trafficking: Victim Recognition and Intervention for Healthcare Professionals

Objectives: Describe the different types of human trafficking. Recognize factors that place persons at risk for human trafficking victimization. Articulate the extent to which human trafficking occurs. Describe assessment tools for and indicators of human trafficking. Discuss the importance of using a trauma-informed approach when screening victims of human trafficking. Explain procedures for sharing information with patients related to human trafficking. Identify the mechanisms for reporting suspected human trafficking.

Description: How to recognize and intervene in suspected instances of human trafficking. Understand the types, venues, dynamics, and impact of human trafficking. Includes assessment tools, the importance of a trauma-informed approach in screening, and mandated reporter obligations for reporting suspected human trafficking.