Lesson 6 Learning ObjectiveIdentify key aspects of knowledgeable referrals and coordinated case management. Lesson 6 Key Points Referral partners can alleviate barriers for trafficked patients by participating in warm handoffs, offering flexible and adaptive services, and meeting a patient’s social, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic needs. While law enforcement officers can play an important role in responding to human trafficking cases, …

Lesson 5 Learning ObjectiveIdentify legal protections and restrictions for both providers and trafficked persons. Lesson 5 Key Points Mandatory reporting requires HCPs to report suspected child abuse cases in all 50 states. In some states, mandatory reporting laws apply to additional situations or age groups. Legal protections available to trafficked persons include: the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), T-Visas, and …

Lesson 4 Learning ObjectiveIdentify key aspects of effective physical exam and documentation guidelines. Lesson 4 Key Points Comprehensive documentation supports service provision, continuity of care, legal proceedings, and data collection for studies and policy initiatives. Strict privacy practices for sensitive patient information can protect patients from retribution from traffickers, discrimination from other HCPs, and legal consequences including impact on immigration …

Lesson 3 Learning ObjectiveIdentify key aspects of safe screening, assessment, and initial response procedures. Lesson 3 Key Points When selecting screening and assessment procedures, HCPs should consider the specific characteristics of their patient population and any compounding vulnerabilities that would put patients at higher risk of trafficking. Two types of screening that HCPs can use to screen for potential cases …

Lesson 2 Learning ObjectiveRecognize the value of incorporating patient-centric approaches into protocols for trafficked patients. Lesson 2 Key Points A human trafficking experience creates physical and mental health impacts that may last a lifetime. Trauma-informed care is a patient-centered approach to treatment guided by practitioners’ understanding of how trauma presents itself in patients and continues to influence their experiences. Trauma-informed …

Lesson 1 Learning ObjectivesDescribe the benefits of working with a human trafficking response protocol. Recognize the critical components of an effective human trafficking protocol. Lesson 1 Key Points A protocol is a set of defined policies and procedures used to communicate the way in which specific situations should be handled and by whom. Human trafficking protocols in healthcare settings can …

Lesson 6 Learning Objectives Understand the role and importance of a human trafficking response protocol. Identify your site’s official or unofficial policies or protocols regarding identification and assessment of human trafficking victims within your provision of care. Lesson 6 Key Points A thorough protocol should be constructed based on strong existing relationships with referring agencies, departments and specialties within your …

Lesson 5 Learning Objectives Identify physical exam components, including forensic evidence collection and laboratory testing. Describe aspects of documentation that capture detail while also preserving privacy and confidentiality. Lesson 5 Key Points If you notice an indicator of potential human trafficking, you may need to conduct an assessment, such as a physical exam. You may also need to conduct an …

Lesson 4 Learning Objectives Recognize potential indicators of trafficking/exploitation. Identify screening options for human trafficking. Lesson 4 Key Points Patients and any adults who accompany them may show indicators of potential trafficking at any point during their visit, either passively, while interacting with staff, or while interacting with one another. Proactively screening patients for possible human trafficking is a key …

Lesson 3 Learning ObjectiveIdentify and describe beneficial approaches, such as trauma-informed care, to improve identification and assessment of human trafficking among patients. Lesson 3 Key Points Trauma-informed care can support the needs of individuals who are trafficked by creating trust that enables disclosure and identification, supporting compliance with treatment, and preventing re-traumatization that can sustain or worsen vulnerabilities. To truly …