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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


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== Definitions, Types of Trafficking, Dynamics, and Vulnerability Factors ==
Needed definitions/concept within the context of human trafficking:


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* Force
* Fraud
* Coercion
* Smuggling (vs human trafficking)
* Consensual commercial sex (vs human trafficking)
* Human trafficking (include all major forms including labour and sex)
** Trafficking does not require crossing internations or state borders
** Limitations of data on human trafficking
** Victim: vulnerabilities to trafficking
** Trafficker: present a variety of trafficker profiles and their recruitment techniques
* Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended [[/www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2021-title22/pdf/USCODE-2021-title22-chap78-sec7102.pdf|(22 U.S.C. §7102)]].
 
== Health Impact ==
 
* Acute injuries: physical, psychological, emotional
* Chronic medical problems/issues/concerns
* Mental health issues
* Reproductive/sexual health concerns
* Impact on QoL, autonomy and independence
 
== Identification and Assessment ==
 
* Where are you most likely to interact with a trafficked person?
** Clinical settings in which trafficked persons may be  encountered.
** Application for rehabilitation professionals
* Identifying a trafficked person
** the potential indicators of trafficking in persons
** provider challenges to identification and response
** challenges/opportunities when interfacing with trafficked persons
* Interacting with a trafficked person
** Patient-centered
** the role of trauma-informed care in trust-building and  Communication.
** provides samples of appropriate language to assist with identification.
** the importance of the use of professional interpreters
** provides strategies to have private conversations with potential trafficked persons.
** Survivor barriers to disclosure
* Safety concerns
** measures to keep oneself and patients safe.
** describes the importance of appropriate documentation
 
== Response and Follow Up ==
Intervention
 
* describes the importance of the healthcare provider role in intervention and response.
* includes a discussion of the importance of organizational Protocols.
* includes a discussion of mandated reporter obligations
 
Referrals
 
* describes the importance of survivor-centered, multidisciplinary referrals within the health care organization and with community partners.
* includes a discussion on the importance of building a trusted local network of resources
* includes a discussion of the implications of law enforcement involvement.
 
Resources
 
* provides information on how to contact your community, local, and/or state resources.
* National Human Trafficking Hotline number and text number along with any local hotlines.


== Resources  ==
== Resources  ==

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Definitions, Types of Trafficking, Dynamics, and Vulnerability Factors[edit | edit source]

Needed definitions/concept within the context of human trafficking:

  • Force
  • Fraud
  • Coercion
  • Smuggling (vs human trafficking)
  • Consensual commercial sex (vs human trafficking)
  • Human trafficking (include all major forms including labour and sex)
    • Trafficking does not require crossing internations or state borders
    • Limitations of data on human trafficking
    • Victim: vulnerabilities to trafficking
    • Trafficker: present a variety of trafficker profiles and their recruitment techniques
  • Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended (22 U.S.C. §7102).

Health Impact[edit | edit source]

  • Acute injuries: physical, psychological, emotional
  • Chronic medical problems/issues/concerns
  • Mental health issues
  • Reproductive/sexual health concerns
  • Impact on QoL, autonomy and independence

Identification and Assessment[edit | edit source]

  • Where are you most likely to interact with a trafficked person?
    • Clinical settings in which trafficked persons may be encountered.
    • Application for rehabilitation professionals
  • Identifying a trafficked person
    • the potential indicators of trafficking in persons
    • provider challenges to identification and response
    • challenges/opportunities when interfacing with trafficked persons
  • Interacting with a trafficked person
    • Patient-centered
    • the role of trauma-informed care in trust-building and Communication.
    • provides samples of appropriate language to assist with identification.
    • the importance of the use of professional interpreters
    • provides strategies to have private conversations with potential trafficked persons.
    • Survivor barriers to disclosure
  • Safety concerns
    • measures to keep oneself and patients safe.
    • describes the importance of appropriate documentation

Response and Follow Up[edit | edit source]

Intervention

  • describes the importance of the healthcare provider role in intervention and response.
  • includes a discussion of the importance of organizational Protocols.
  • includes a discussion of mandated reporter obligations

Referrals

  • describes the importance of survivor-centered, multidisciplinary referrals within the health care organization and with community partners.
  • includes a discussion on the importance of building a trusted local network of resources
  • includes a discussion of the implications of law enforcement involvement.

Resources

  • provides information on how to contact your community, local, and/or state resources.
  • National Human Trafficking Hotline number and text number along with any local hotlines.

Resources[edit | edit source]

  • bulleted list
  • x

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  1. numbered list
  2. x

References[edit | edit source]