65.2 human trafficking: would you recognize it?

In 2018, more than 200 cases of suspected human trafficking were reported, with over 70% related to sex trafficking in the state of Massachusetts. Human trafficking victims often engage with health care professionals, including resident physicians, while under captivity. However, many health care professionals do not feel confident in their ability to recognize human trafficking. While working at emergency mental health departments, staff and resident physicians will encounter youth at risk of being trafficked or active victims of human trafficking.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinical Perspectives 65 Source Type: research