Human Trafficking the Victims & the Caregivers

Human Trafficking is the largest criminal industry in the world, generating $150 billion a year word wide. Los Angeles is a hotspot for human trafficking. Often, Healthcare providers are among the few people who interact with victims while they are being enslaved. This program will cover the definition of human trafficking and the common types, and personal characteristics that increase vulnerability to become a human trafficking victim. Common myths and misconceptions about human trafficking will be discussed as well as the role of the healthcare provider in identifying and assisting victims. Finally, we will discuss the importance of trauma-informed care in working with survivors.

Objectives

 At the conclusion of the program, the participant will be able to:

1. Define human trafficking and outline characteristics that may increase vulnerability to human trafficking.
2. Describe potential signs of human trafficking.
3. Discuss the role of the healthcare provider in identifying and responding to human trafficking victims.
4. Explain how to report suspected cases of human trafficking.

Continuing Education Credit
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider CEP 12678 for (3.5) contact hours breakfast and parking included

Directions

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is off the Ventura (134) Freeway. Take the Buena Vista exit. The hospital is at the corner of Buena Vista St. and Alameda St.

Park in the visitors parking lot at the main entrance. Take your ticket with you.

Go to the main entrance and follow the directions to the Hope Conference Rooms.

No refund after 5 pm July 22, 2019
Email cancellation to Debbie Reid: dreid@chla.usc.edu

For Membership Information, please contact 
Debbie Reid
dreid@chla.usc.edu
(323) 361-5191

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