Abstract
This presentation will address the global and domestic human trafficking. An estimated 20,000 people are trafficked within the U.S. each year, while millions may be trafficked internationally. Trafficking victims are forced, defrauded and coerced into labor and sexual service for profit of others. Traffickers use individual vulnerabilities and immigration status, language ability and poor understanding of U.S. laws to identify future victims. Health care professionals need contemporary and updated information and resources about health risks, screening methods, and identification of trafficked person. Common medical problems will be reviewed and health care needs in different phases of trafficking. Legal and health care intersections will be explored. Implementation of a response protocol to assist those current victims will be introduced. Real case examples from trafficking survivors will be presented and discussed. Participants will learn how to reach out, look beneath the surface, provide assistance, and access resources to help victims, and gain a better understanding of the health challenges faced by victims of human trafficking.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
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Keywords:
Human Trafficking, Vulnerable Populations, Response Protocols
Recommended Citation
Crane, Patricia A., "Human trafficking and the health care provider" (2012). Convention. 192.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2011/presentations_2011/192
Conference Name
41st Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Grapevine, Texas, USA
Conference Year
2011
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Human trafficking and the health care provider
Grapevine, Texas, USA
This presentation will address the global and domestic human trafficking. An estimated 20,000 people are trafficked within the U.S. each year, while millions may be trafficked internationally. Trafficking victims are forced, defrauded and coerced into labor and sexual service for profit of others. Traffickers use individual vulnerabilities and immigration status, language ability and poor understanding of U.S. laws to identify future victims. Health care professionals need contemporary and updated information and resources about health risks, screening methods, and identification of trafficked person. Common medical problems will be reviewed and health care needs in different phases of trafficking. Legal and health care intersections will be explored. Implementation of a response protocol to assist those current victims will be introduced. Real case examples from trafficking survivors will be presented and discussed. Participants will learn how to reach out, look beneath the surface, provide assistance, and access resources to help victims, and gain a better understanding of the health challenges faced by victims of human trafficking.
Description
41st Biennial Convention - 29 October-2 November 2011. Theme: People and Knowledge: Connecting for Global Health. Held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & convention Center.