Identifying and Responding to Victims of Human Trafficking in a Clinical Setting

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TOMA/TXACOFP 17th Annual Convention

This training will provide an overview of the scope of human trafficking and modern-day slavery in the world, in the United States, and in Texas, and review the cardinal features of the trafficking forms Physicians are most likely to encounter in clinical practice. We will then review the key physical and mental health consequences of human trafficking, clinical signs and indicators that should increase clinical suspicion, practical interviewing and assessment tools to evaluate a possible trafficking situation, and immediate healthcare and longterm recovery needs of victims/survivors. Throughout the training we will explore the critical importance of a trauma informed, patient-centered approach to caring for human trafficking victims and survivors.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Understand different forms of human trafficking and their local, statewide, and international prevalence
2. Recognize human trafficking indicators and red flags in a clinical setting.
3. Develop a trauma-informed response to the immediate and long-term needs of victims of human trafficking.
4. Learn about available resources for victim services and aftercare.