Human Trafficking

The problem of human trafficking has gained increased recognition by policy makers. In response, health care professionals need to equip themselves with information, tools and resources to address the needs of victims of human trafficking that they may encounter in practice. This training will familiarize health care professionals (psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, PT's & OT's, massage therapists, etc...) with the issue of human trafficking. Attendees will learn about various aspects of this social problem including the legal definitions of human trafficking, types of traffick...Read moreing, scope of this problem, risk factors, identifying victims in practice settings, and available resources and services for victims of human trafficking.

This course meets the “Human Trafficking” requirements outlined under the Florida Board of Nursing and the Michigan State Public Health Code. Less...

Learning Objectives

Differentiate between the different types of human trafficking.
Recognize possible signs of human trafficking victim in a practice setting.
Identify and interact with adult and minor victims of human trafficking.
Assess service needs and make appropriate referrals to service providers.

Learning Levels

Beginner to Intermediate

Friday, September 29, 2023

Live Interactive Webinar

11:00 AM EDT - 02:15 PM EDT

$67.00

EARN 3 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker

Dr. Smita Ekka Dewan, PhD

Dr. Smita Ekka Dewan is an Assistant Professor of Human Services at New York City College of Technology, CUNY. Her area of research is social work with Immigrants and Refugees, International Social Work, Human rights and Social Justice and Program Evaluation. She has published on the topics of service utilization by victims of human trafficking, violence against women, human rights and feminist theory. She has also presented on these topics at various conferences and community events. She is a member of the Commission of Global Social Work Education within the Council of Social Work Education and a member of the steering committee of the New York City Chapter of National Association of Social Work.

Agenda

11:00am - 12:30pm - Discuss different types of human trafficking, identification signs of a human trafficking adult and minor victims in practice settings.

12:30pm-12:45pm - Break

12:45pm - 2:15pm - Interacting with adult and minor victims of human trafficking, reporting cases of human trafficking, discuss services available and how to appropriately referral to service providers , Q&A

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

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Florida Board of Massage Therapy

The Florida Board of Massage Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). This continuing education activity is approved for the Florida Board of Massage Therapy based on the approval by the NCBTMB approval (provider #1000939). Category: Human Trafficking

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