Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 12, Issue 5, 2016, Pages e193-e200

Health Professional Role in Identifying and Assessing Victims of Human Labor Trafficking (Article)

Sousou Coppola J.* , Cantwell R.
  • a State University of New Jersey School of Nursing, Camden Campus, Virtua Voorhees Hospital in VoorheesNJ, United States
  • b State University of New Jersey School of Nursing, Camden Campus, Virtua Voorhees Hospital in VoorheesNJ, United States

Abstract

Human trafficking (HT) is a global and national public health issue with many quantifying concerns. Health care providers may encounter victims of HT in a clinical setting yet not realize that these individuals are being trafficked. Subtle cries for help may go unnoticed if the health care provider is not aware of the signs and symptoms. This article will identify HT and its impact on the victims and society. The article will also address the health care provider's role in identifying, assessing, and providing victims with supportive resources. The intent is to prepare health care professions for this public health concern. © 2016 Elsevier Inc.

Author Keywords

Domestic workers SEXUAL EXPLOITATION Domestic trafficking Slavery Women's health care Human trafficking Violence against women

Index Keywords

symptom victim human trafficking health practitioner human human experiment
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84959106623&doi=10.1016%2fj.nurpra.2016.01.004&partnerID=40&md5=579bfba82503aa684e37bbea5606f5e0
DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.01.004
ISSN: 15554155
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English