Abstract

This descriptive research study describes the current strategies employed to identify and assess human trafficking victims in the Emergency Departments of South Texas. Interventions planned and employed for human trafficking victims are delineated.

Author Details

Diana Beckmann-Mendez, PhD, RN, FNP-BC; Jean Dowling Dols, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE; Michael D. Moon, PhD, RN, CNS-CC, CEN, FAEN; Katherine C. Walker-Rodriguez, MSN, RN; Jessica McDow, BSN, BA, RN -- Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing & Health Professions, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta Alpha at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Emergency Center, Human Trafficking, Nursing Research

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Human trafficking victims: Identification, assessment, and intervention in South Texas emergency departments

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This descriptive research study describes the current strategies employed to identify and assess human trafficking victims in the Emergency Departments of South Texas. Interventions planned and employed for human trafficking victims are delineated.