Healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to identify and assist human trafficking victims due to their front-line access and trusted role in the community. In a 2017 survey of 127 human trafficking survivors, 69% of respondents interviewed reported having had access to health services at some time during their exploitation and 85% percent of those said they had received treatment for an illness or injury directly related to their work or exploitation. The dynamics of sex and labor trafficking are complex, and it is critical that physicians and their staff be able to identify red flags and equip themselves with practical strategies to respond effectively within a healthcare setting.

The Illinois State Medical Society invites you to join Anna Pastor, Coordinator of the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force for a program that will provide a comprehensive overview of human trafficking and help participants enhance their ability to identify and respond to cases that may indicate sex or labor trafficking. This session will challenge commonly held beliefs and stereotypes, providing clarity on the various factors that contribute to trafficking and how to address them.

This session is essential for healthcare professionals who want to enhance their ability to identify and respond to human trafficking, ultimately playing a critical role in the intervention and support of trafficking survivors.

Presenter:

Anna Pastor, Coordinator of the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force

Learning Objectives:

1. Define human trafficking and list elements of a trafficking situation
2. Identify commonly held beliefs and stereotypes that promote sex and labor trafficking
3. Describe individual and societal factors that make someone vulnerable to being trafficked
4. Identify red flags that indicate someone might be in a labor or sex trafficking situation

Accreditation: The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit designation: The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Disclosure: There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.

Healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to identify and assist human trafficking victims due to their front-line access and trusted role in the community. In a 2017 survey of 127 human trafficking survivors, 69% of respondents interviewed reported having had access to health services at some time during their exploitation. Sex and labor trafficking survivors have unique needs and physicians can play an important role in survivor support and resource navigation.

Participants will learn how to effectively aid survivors by gaining knowledge about available anti-trafficking resources and support networks. The session will also cover how to conduct a trauma-informed history and exam, ensuring that medical care is compassionate and respectful of the survivor's experiences. Attendees will also explore strategies for safe assessment, prioritizing the survivor's well-being throughout the healthcare encounter. Actionable preventative measures and how to get involved in anti-trafficking efforts will also be covered.

The Illinois State Medical Society invites you to join Traci Kurtzer, MD, the Medical Director for Trauma Informed Care and Education for the Department of Obstetrics at Northwestern Medicine, for a program that will equip healthcare professional with practical tools and approaches to support survivors of sex and labor trafficking.

Presenter: Traci Kurtzer, M.D., Medical Director for Trauma Informed Care and Education for the Department of Obstetrics at Northwestern Medicine

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain how to aid survivors of trafficking and gain knowledge about anti-trafficking resources
2. Identify key components of a trauma informed medical visit
3. Implement strategies for prevention, safe assessment, and intervention for survivors

Accreditation: The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit designation: The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Disclosure: There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.