The Role of Health Care Providers in Prevention
& Early Intervention to Combat Human Trafficking
Track: Health/Medical
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Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
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Overview
Healthcare providers are on the frontline and often see victims of human trafficking without realizing it.
This workshop will provide a basic framework for identification, referral and reporting when you suspect labor or sex trafficking.
This workshop will provide a basic framework for identification, referral and reporting when you suspect labor or sex trafficking.
Course approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 14988 for 2 contact hours. Credits received through the Orange County Department of Education.
CMEs being pursued.
CMEs being pursued.
Objectives
- Understand role of healthcare professionals in identifying potential victims of human trafficking.
- Understand the definition of human trafficking.
- Know 4 P's Federal model to combat human trafficking.
- Recognize health problems associated with different forms of human trafficking.
- Identify control and coercion techniques of traffickers who may accompany victims seeking healthcare.
- Know when and how to report a potential human trafficking case.
About The Presenter
Sandra Morgan, PhD, RN
Director,
Vanguard University's Global Center for Women & Justice |
Sandra Morgan is recognized globally for her expertise on combating human trafficking and working to end violence against women. She began her anti-trafficking work in Athens, Greece where she served on the Board of the Athens International Nurses Association. She has also served as the Administrator of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) before returning full-time to Vanguard in order to extend global impact and build capacity for research, education and advocacy directly related to the exploitation of women and children.
She partners with the Ministry of Higher Education in Baghdad, Iraq to build capacity for women in Higher Education Leadership. She also continues to provide resources for community and law enforcement training on human trafficking and violence against women in northern Iraq. For five years she has produced the bimonthly “Ending Human Trafficking” podcast which was recognized by The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth, Dept. of Health and Human Services as a great way to “get up to speed on human trafficking.” As Director of Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice (GCWJ), she oversees the Women’s Studies Minor as well as teaching Family Violence and Human Trafficking. She launched a 12 unit Anti Human Trafficking online Certificate program in 2016 to prepare professionals who are already on the front line and prepare students with best practice principles and knowledge. She also serves on Foreign Affairs Chair Congressman Ed Royce’s Anti Human Trafficking Advisory Committee. |