Sara Sefried, Director of Human Trafficking Services, and Matt Fuller, Human Trafficking Training Specialist, Center for Prevention of Abuse, will present Identifying Human Trafficking in a Healthcare Setting.
DESCRIPTION
Human trafficking not only crosses national and international borders, but also surfaces at the street level within our local communities. Illinois currently ranks 10th in reports to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. As a medical provider, you are likely to come into contact with this covert crime and play a critical role in identifying and responding to human trafficking victims. Human trafficking is a crime resulting in serious negative health outcomes for the victims. To provide optimal care, thus improving health outcomes, healthcare providers must be able to identify victims as they seek care.
Learning Objectives
- Improve awareness and knowledge on the issue of human trafficking
- Learn the common red flags associated with sex and labor trafficking
- Understand the mindset of a victim
- Become familiar with the laws protecting victims of human trafficking
- Understand the importance of taking a trauma informed approach
- Recognize the important role that a provider has with trafficking victims
- Become familiar with the resources and benefits available to victims
ACCREDITATION
The University of Illinois College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians, residents, medical students, and all other providers.
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of (1) AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
