Human Trafficking of Children and Adolescents: Recognition and Response in the Emergency Department (Human Trafficking CME and Ethics CME)

Human Trafficking of Children and Adolescents: Recognition and Response in the Emergency Department (Human Trafficking CME and Ethics CME) is organized by EB Medicine.

Date of Original Release: July 01, 2022.
Termination date: July 01, 2025

About This Issue:
Human trafficking impacts pediatric patients of all ages and genders, and a majority of trafficking survivors report having been cared for in a healthcare setting during their trafficking experience. Both labor and sex trafficking have been shown to have significant mental and physical health consequences for survivors. In this issue, you will learn:
• The types of trafficking that may impact children and adolescents
• The indicators of trafficking that may be identified during the history and physical examination
• Considerations for patient privacy, confidentiality, and mandated reporting
• The role and availability of screening tools to help identify patients who are in a trafficking situation
• The importance of a trauma-informed care approach with patients who are being trafficked and/or exploited
• Why it is important that clinicians not approach trafficked patients with a “rescue” mentality
• How to access antitrafficking resources for patients and clinicians

CME Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:
• Recognize risk factors and indicators for human trafficking in pediatric patients.
• Identify and respond to the health and safety needs of survivors of trafficking.
• Describe best-practice recommendations to care for trafficked patients in a trauma-informed manner and with appropriate connections to support services.