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Topic: Human Trafficking

In Plain Sight: Confronting the Human Trafficking Crisis in Healthcare Settings

Human trafficking is a rapidly increasing public health and safety issue in the United States. It is the fastest rising commerce in the world with over 200,000 minors at risk in the United States. People are forced into labor or sexual exploitation with deception and intimidation. It is reported that up to 80% of victims are seen by a healthcare provider while captive. Often, victims will not identify themselves as such due to the fear of being further abused by their captor. Health care providers are perfectly positioned to identify the signs and report suspected human trafficking. By educating clinicians, victims of trafficking may be more likely to be rescued and receive the appropriate resources recovery. This course will define types of trafficking, differentiate between sex trafficking and sex work, identify at-risk populations, describe how to identify and report trafficked patients, and discuss trauma-informed care.

Nevada Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking Support Providers

This document provides an updated list of domestic violence and sexual assault service providers across Nevada, organized by county. These organizations offer critical support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including crisis hotlines, advocacy services, emergency shelter, and legal assistance. The resource list ensures that individuals in need can connect with local providers for immediate and long-term support.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Opioids

This resource discusses the connection between the opioid crisis and the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), highlighting how substance abuse increases vulnerability to trafficking and violence. It underscores the need for culturally sensitive, community-based approaches to address opioid addiction and protect Indigenous women. The resource calls for collaboration among tribal leaders, healthcare providers, and law enforcement to combat these intertwined crises.

Human Trafficking and the Opioid Crisis

This resource from Polaris examines the intersection of human trafficking and the opioid crisis, detailing how traffickers exploit addiction to recruit and control victims. It emphasizes the importance of addressing substance use disorders as part of anti-trafficking efforts and calls for coordinated responses among healthcare, social services, and law enforcement to provide effective support for survivors.