New Jersey has increasingly become aware of the presence of the human trafficking and domestic minor sex trafficking. Healthcare providers play a crucial role in helping victims of human trafficking with physical and psychological care. This interactive webinar will explore human trafficking from an international and local perspective; and demonstrate how all healthcare professionals play a vital role in the fight against human trafficking. Healthcare professionals, social workers, care managers and mental health professionals can benefit from learning effective guidelines for approaching and assisting victims of trafficking. The webinar will provide comprehensive strategies for responding to victims of trafficking. Participants will learn the different forms of human trafficking and also address different complex needs of victims of trauma. Participants will ultimately learn to identify and respond to the needs of trafficking victims and survivors.
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define Human Trafficking and Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
- Discuss the Intersection between Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
- Discuss the Role of Healthcare Providers in Victim Identification: Red Flags and Indicators
- Describe Three Effective Strategies for Responding to and Empowering Victims of Human Trafficking
- Discuss Federal and State Laws that Impact Victims of Human Trafficking
- Identify Resources National and Local Resources Available to Support Victims of Human Trafficking
9:30 am Welcome/Introduction
9:35 am Human Trafficking and Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
- What is Human Trafficking?
- What is Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking?
- What are the Three Forms of Human Trafficking?
- Human Trafficking in the United States vs. Other Countries
- The Lucrative Business Model of Human Trafficking
10:05 am The Intersection between Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
- The intersection between domestic violence and human trafficking
- Tactics used by traffickers to dominate their victims
- Risk Factors and Vulnerabilities
10:35 am The Role of Healthcare Providers in Victim Identification: Red Flags and Indicators
- Physical and Psychological Concerns Associated with Human Trafficking
- Red Flags and Indicators for Providers
11:05 am Three Effective Strategies for Responding to and Empowering Victims of Human Trafficking
- Recognizing the diversity of circumstances in which victims may present
- Practicing Trauma Informed Care
11:35 am Federal and State Laws that Impact Victims of Human Trafficking
- Federal Laws Against Human Trafficking
- New Jersey Laws Against Human Trafficking
- Penalties for Human Trafficking
- John Schools
12:20 Conclusion/Q&A