Human Trafficking Education for Nurses
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Publication Date
2023
Abstract
Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery that affects millions of people globally. Trafficking exists in various forms that include sex, forced labor, and domestic servitude. While It is estimated that 88% of trafficking victims encounter healthcare at least once during their exploitation but due to a lack of education and understanding are not identified by nursing (Rollins et al., 2017). Tulare County, in California, is a rural county that sits along the state’s major freeway system. Much of the county’s population is comprised of immigrants, many of whom work in agriculture or dairy. There is also a large homeless population in Tulare County. While these are not the only risk factors for trafficking, they, along with the county’s location, make it a prime spot for traffickers. The past decade has seen multiple trafficking cases in the area. This project’s aim is to educate emergency department nurses in a level two trauma center at the heart of Tulare County on human trafficking so that they are better equipped to identify and provide care for victims they may encounter. Using the Learn to Identify and Fight Trafficking (LIFT) curriculum developed by AMWA-PATH, emergency department (ED) nurses will be provided with a breadth of knowledge on not only human trafficking but also trauma-informed care.
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