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Human Trafficking Protocol

In the pediatric hospital setting, what are best practices in the implementation of human trafficking screening to increase the identification of pediatric human trafficking victims?

Child Human Trafficking Victims in Healthcare Settings

By nature, youth are more vulnerable to manipulation because of their limited life experiences, difficulty controlling impulses, and an inability to analyze the consequences of situations. Complex social factors can further increase risk for victimization.

Social EM: Human Trafficking With Dr. Ronnie Rivera, Lisa Murdock And Dr. Victor Cisneros

We discuss what human trafficking is, who the victims commonly are, signs that you can look for, and finally, some stories about actual cases of human trafficking.

Multi-level prevention of human trafficking: The role of health care professionals

Beyond identification and treatment of HT victims, HCPs can play an important role in preventing HT. Guided by the CDC Social-Ecological Model, we recommend that HCPs use their diverse skills to target risk factors for HT at multiple levels.

End Human Trafficking Podcast

On this podcast episode, Dr. Sandra Morgan and Dr. Corey Rood discuss what screening tools are, their prevalence in prevention and identification of human trafficking, and how diverse human trafficking screening tools are due to the complex nature of human trafficking and exploitation.

Youth survivor perspectives on healthcare and sex trafficking

This study aimed to assess the perspectives of youth survivors of sex trafficking on healthcare to improve care for this vulnerable and often unrecognized population.

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Works in Publications

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State Medical Board of
Ohio Labor Trafficking

Watch our discussion with the State Medical Board of Ohio as we uncover more on the topic of Labor Trafficking Awareness for Licensees in Clinical Settings.

State Medical Board of
Ohio Sex Trafficking

Watch our discussion with the State Medical Board of Ohio as we dive into the topic of Sex Trafficking Awareness for Licensees in Clinical Settings.

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Frontline Medical Professionals' Ability to Recognize and Respond to Suspected Youth Sex Trafficking

Many youth sex trafficking victims visit health care facilities while being trafficked. Little is known regarding whether frontline medical professionals recognize risk factors or are aware of effective interviewing approaches to identify and intervene for youth victims.

Child Human Trafficking Victims in Healthcare Settings

By nature, youth are more vulnerable to manipulation because of their limited life experiences, difficulty controlling impulses, and an inability to analyze the consequences of situations. Complex social factors can further increase risk for victimization.

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Youth survivor perspectives on healthcare and sex trafficking

This study aimed to assess the perspectives of youth survivors of sex trafficking on healthcare to improve care for this vulnerable and often unrecognized population. Semi-structured focus groups were conducted with eight survivors in Southern California who interacted with the healthcare system while being sex trafficked.

Social EM: Human Trafficking With Dr. Ronnie Rivera, Lisa Murdock And Dr. Victor Cisneros

We discuss what human trafficking is, who the victims commonly are, signs that you can look for, and finally, some stories about actual cases of human trafficking.

Multi-level prevention of human trafficking: The role of health care professionals

Beyond identification and treatment of HT victims, HCPs can play an important role in preventing HT. Guided by the CDC Social-Ecological Model, we recommend that HCPs use their diverse skills to target risk factors for HT at multiple levels.