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Human Trafficking Education for Texas Healthcare Professionals

Human trafficking is considered a form of modern-day slavery. It is a multi-billion-dollar industry and occurs in all parts of the world. It is believed that at the latest count, over 20 million people, from all walks of life, have been victims of human trafficking. From child sex trafficking to forced labor (farmworkers, domestic servants, and construction workers), these victims have been denied their freedom, their livelihood (earned wages), and are often subjected to inhumane living conditions and unsafe working environments.

The purpose of this educational offering is to familiarize the healthcare professional with the issues of human trafficking, including recognition of potential victims, identification of support services available for victims of human trafficking, and acknowledgment of the legal obligations of healthcare providers when caring for potential victims of human trafficking.

This course meets the Texas Board of Nursing requirements for continuing education on the subject of human trafficking and is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in accordance with House Bill 2059 (2019).

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Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Identify four potential risk factors for a victim of human trafficking.
Recommend social/legal services available to victims of human trafficking.
Discuss the various types of human trafficking.
Verbalize healthcare related guidelines for reporting suspected human trafficking.
State one examples of human trafficking hotline numbers and websites for referral services.
Discuss the principles of trauma-informed care.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Overview of Human Trafficking

Global Statistics and Barriers to Accurate Data
Definitions of Human Trafficking
Differentiating Human Trafficking and Consensual Commercial Sex
Human Trafficking and Smuggling: What is the Difference?
Fraud, Force and Coercion
Where Healthcare Providers Could Encounter Victims
Risk Factors to Human Trafficking
Vulnerabilities to Human Trafficking
Stages of Grooming for Sexual Exploitation
Male Survivors of Trafficking
Trafficker Profiles and Recruitment Techniques
Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000

Chapter 2: Health Impacts of Human Trafficking

Acute and Chronic Health Issues Commonly Seen with Trafficking
Reproductive and Sexual Health Concerns of Human Trafficking Survivors
Mental Health Impacts of Trafficking
Trauma Bonds in Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Impact on Quality of Life, Autonomy, and Independence

Chapter 3: Identification, Assessment, Response

Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking
Potential Indicators of Trafficking
Challenges to Victim Identification and Response
Possible Implications of Law Enforcement Involvement
Patient Centered Care: Assessment, Intervention, Response
Healthcare Provider and Patient Safety Actions to Consider
Strategies for Private Conversations
Facility/Organizational Protocols
Survivor-Centered Care, Referrals and Community Partners
Mandated Reporter Obligations
Mandatory Reporting and Permissions
Medical Documentation
Trauma-Informed Care
Examples of Communication Techniques
Samples of Appropriate Language To Assist In Identification
Human Trafficking and HIPAA
Facility Task Force and Staff Education

Chapter 4: Community Resources and Services Available

Healthcare Provider Role and Response
Service Provider Resources
Texas Resources
Texas Health and Human Services
National Resources
US Department of Health and Human Services
ATEST
Department of Homeland Security
ECPAT
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Polaris Project
Legal Services
American Bar Association Task Force on Human Trafficking

Chapter 5: References

Price: $24.00

Contact Hours: 2

Course Author

Maureen Sullivan-Tevault

Maureen graduated nursing school in 1981 and has spent her years in the Emergency and Trauma field, including nursing positions as the Emergency Department Manager, Director of Staff Education, Trauma Coordinator, Cardiology Nurse Navigator, and Stroke Program Manager.

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Course Accreditation

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