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Will Implementing Human Trafficking Education And Screening Tools Increase The Number Of Identified Trafficked Victims And Survivors In The Healthcare Setting?, Yadira Landeros De Santiago
Will Implementing Human Trafficking Education And Screening Tools Increase The Number Of Identified Trafficked Victims And Survivors In The Healthcare Setting?, Yadira Landeros De Santiago
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Introduction: Eighty-eight percent of human trafficking survivors report seeking healthcare while trafficked, yet less than 10% of physicians have been trained to identify human trafficking victims. The United States Department of Health and Human Services acknowledge the serious problem of health professionals lacking the education to identify and treat human trafficking patients. Healthcare providers are missing opportunities to intervene partially because of the barrier to identify human trafficking patients.
Background: Currently, there is no required standard for curriculum on human trafficking. Analysis of pre- and post-survey responses demonstrated a significant increase of confidence in identifying and caring for trafficked patients. …