Human Trafficking
Monograph
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Course Summary
Human trafficking is considered a form of modern slavery, and it is global in its reach and impact. Human trafficking more often involves the sexual exploitation of persons and forced labor but other forms of trafficking in persons are also perpetrated. Human trafficking adversely affects a victim’s mental and physical stability, security, and well-being. It adversely affects entire communities, commerce, countries, and geographical regions. Pharmacists are uniquely situated to identify victims of human trafficking through patient contact. Federal law focuses on criminal law and the prosecution of human trafficking. While federal law encourages states to enact mandatory reporting of human trafficking in certain cases, state laws vary. This means there is not a single, nationwide set of laws that govern reporting of suspected human trafficking. Pharmacists need to know when and how to report human trafficking and the resources that are available to support victims who have been trafficked. This requires a pharmacist to know federal law and the laws of the state where the pharmacist is licensed.
Course Objectives
Describe the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States.
Identify victims of human trafficking and the role of pharmacists in identifying potential victims of human trafficking.
Identify strategies for identifying, preventing, and increasing awareness of human trafficking in healthcare settings.
Describe how to report known or suspected cases of human trafficking
I. Introduction
II. Defining the Scope of Human Trafficking
1. Prevalence of Human Trafficking Worldwide
2. Human Trafficking in the U.S.
3. Risk Factors for Sex/Labor Trafficking in the U.S.
III. Consequences of Human Trafficking
1. Physical Consequences
2. Psychological Consequences
3. Substance Misuse or Dependence
4. Human Trafficking and Trauma Bonding
IV. Identifying the Victims of Human Trafficking
Screening Tools for Victims of Human Trafficking
V. Reporting Human Trafficking
Interdisciplinary Health Team Role in Reporting and Referral
VI. Resources for Victims of Human Trafficking
VII. Summary
- Read the course objectives and faculty planner disclosure
- Read the course material
- Complete the post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete the course evaluation form.
- Results are automatically submitted to CPE Monitor
Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in the development of this activity: Allison Moon, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Susan DePasquale, MSN, PMHNP-BC, Amanda Mayer, PharmD, and Jeff Goldberg, PharmD. There are no financial relationships relevant to this activity to report or disclose by any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosures
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- Target Audience: Pharmacist
- Contact Hours: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 9/6/2022
- Activity Expiration Date: 9/6/2025
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-22-033-H99-P
- Topic: Additional Topic Areas
- CeBroker Number: 20-None
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