Human Trafficking and Exploitation: The Texas Requirement

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As human trafficking becomes an increasingly more common problem in the United States, healthcare and mental health professionals will require knowledge of human trafficking patterns, the health and mental health needs of human trafficking victims, and successful interventions for victims. The purpose of this course is to increase the level of awareness and knowledge about human trafficking and exploitation so health and mental health professionals can identify and intervene in cases of exploitation. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.Upon completion of this course, you should be able Define human trafficking.2. Identify the forms of human trafficking.3. Identify individual, family/relationship, community/organizational, and societal/cultural that contribute to human trafficking.4. Analyze the trafficking experience, including how traffickers recruit and the financial implications of trafficking.5. Explain the psychological, health, and social consequences of human trafficking.6. Utilize interviewing strategies to assess and identify victims and promote the ethical treatment of trafficking victims.7. Outline the healthcare professional's responsibilities in identifying and assisting survivors of trafficking, including best practices for referral and collaboration.This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.