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Human Trafficking

Ronald G. Chambers, Jr., FAAFP, MD and Kiersten Kelly, MD Reviewed 05/2023
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • In the U.S. Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, human trafficking is described as the inducement, recruitment, harboring, transportation, obtaining, or provid...

DIAGNOSIS

Recognition 
  • Identifying “red flags” and screening for suspected cases of human trafficking is key to recognizing victims and connecting them with resources to meet unique medical and social ...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

Follow a survivor-centered, trauma-informed care approach. 
  • Preparation

    • Offer up-to-date referral information and multidisciplinary care in a sensitive, confidential manner.

    • Ens...

ONGOING CARE

  • Patient and community resources

    • NHTRC: Hotline of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides local resources and helps coordinate local social services for victims.

    • Polaris P...

REFERENCES

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Lederer  L, Wetzel  CA. The health consequences of sex trafficking and their implications for identifying victims in healthcare facilities. Ann Health Law.  20...

CODES

ICD10

  • Z69.81 Encounter for mental health services for victim of other abuse

  • T74.32xA Child psychological abuse, confirmed, initial encounter

  • T74.91xA Unspecified adult maltreatment, confirmed, init...

CLINICAL PEARLS

  • Human trafficking is a major public health issue.

  • Use a trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches to care.

  • Without appropriate training, do not feel the need to be an expert. Connect...

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