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Child Abuse & Human Trafficking
Length: 53:27
1 in 5 women and 1 in 13 men report having been sexually abused as a child 0=17 years. About 1 in 7 children have experiences Child abuse and neglect last year. Human trafficking is modern day slavery with 40.3 million worldwide enslaved. About 12.4 to 17.5 K are trafficked within United States. Physicians need to identify the subtle signs and presentations of Child Abuse and Human Trafficking and be aware of the resources available withing their community and nationally.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the types of Child abuse.
- Define human trafficking and the three components of human trafficking.
- Understand the prevalence and incidence of child abuse and human trafficking in the United States and internationally
- Identify the myths with human trafficking.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of child abuse.
- Familiarize oneself with the indicators of sex trafficking, forced labor and domestic servitude.
- Elaborate on the multidisciplinary approach to treatment and management of child abuse and human trafficking.
- Identify resources available for victims identified.
- Asses the impact of child abuse and human trafficking on adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s).
Sofia Abraham-Hardee, DO, PhD, FAAP FACOP
Sofia Abraham-Hardee D.O/ PhD received her B.S in Biology with a minor in Biochemistry from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She completed a post baccalaureate program from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She received her osteopathic medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. She also completed her PhD in International Health Education from Virginia Tech in 2008. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania in June 2011. Dr. Abraham-Hardee is a board certified pediatrician and Medical Director at New Beginning Pediatrics in Blacksburg, VA and is Department Chair of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia campus.
She was awarded the Golden Apple award 2014-2015 and 2018-2019. She was also awarded 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Best Bedside Manner in Our Health Magazine. Dr. Hardee currently practices at New Beginning Pediatrics and serves as the Chair of Pediatrics at the VCOM-VA campus.
Dr. Abraham-Hardee has no disclosures.
