List of common terms and their definitions.
In the past, human trafficking was typically viewed through a criminal justice point of view, which influenced our response to it.
Human trafficking is a crime involving the exploitation of someone for the purpose of compelled labor or a commercial sex act through the use of force, fraud, or coercion
There are different ways to determine the needs of someone who may be at risk of trafficking or is currently experiencing trafficking.
In any helping profession, secondary trauma is inevitable. However, there are things you and your organization can do to help mitigate the effects of secondary trauma.
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Trafficking occurs in all communities, cities, and states...
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The reality is that individuals who are at risk of trafficking or who have experienced trafficking are not being recognized. This is often due to various barriers that hinder identification...
Anyone can experience trauma: individuals, families, or communities, regardless of socioeconomic status, cultural or ethnic demographic, or gender...
Some professionals hesitate to report patients/clients who may have experienced trafficking due to fears of violating HIPAA rules...
In some settings, it is difficult or impossible to ensure every individual receives a private screening.
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A public health approach recognizes that interrelated violence and systemic inequities are influenced by social determinants of health—circumstances in which people are born, grow up, live, and work that affect health...
Every individual who has experienced trafficking is unique and will require a different mix of services.
A survivor-informed practice acknowledges the unique perspectives of survivors with relevant expertise based on knowledge of their trafficking experiences and challenges they have faced in their efforts to regain and rebuild their lives...
The effects of trauma follow survivors of human trafficking throughout the remainder of their lives...
Using a trauma-informed approach means that you collaborate with community resources to empower individuals to determine their own futures...
Individuals who have experienced trafficking come from all different walks of life. They have a variety of cultural backgrounds and speak different languages...