This presentation provides current global, national and state statistics around human trafficking. It also defines labor versus sex trafficking and provides some background on the extent of the issue and why it is so successful in today's societies. My presentation further goes into how healthcare professionals can learn and recognize red flags helping them better identify victims. Lastly, it discusses the concept of safety and victim management and care for these individuals. My attached presentation is an example of one that I give to ED/UC nurses and can be tailored to all healthcare disciplines. The Emergency Nurses Association in 2012 stated that 84.3% of human trafficking victims come in contact with medical professionals as some point and go unidentified. This very statistic is why I believe it is imperative that healthcare professionals receive some form of human trafficking education.
