backed by research,
experts through experience

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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 (runaways, homelessness, a history of abuse, mental health or substance problems, and identifying as lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender) can further increase risk for victimization.

vision

only a fraction…

collaboration

Beyond identification and treatment of Human Trafficking (HT) victims, Health Care Providers (HCP) can play an important role in preventing Human Trafficking. Guided by the CDC Social-Ecological Model, we recommend that HCPs use their diverse skills to target risk factors for HT at multiple levels. As clinicians, HCPs may deliver tailored interventions to patients and families to address individual- and relationship-level risk factors for HT in the health care setting. As educators, advocates, and researchers, HCPs may collaborate with stakeholders.

Resilience

“A multidisciplinary approach is essential to meeting the needs of youth who have been trafficked or are at risk of being exploited. Fostering recovery requires long-term services that extend beyond acute physical needs.”

ROOD & MURDOCK, 2023