Overview
The realities of human trafficking are challenging for all communities to address. Factors such as geographical isolation, interstate transportation routes, industries with seasonal workers, lack of economic security, lack of victim resources and support, and lack of training for front line professionals impact rural responses to human trafficking. This module equips students with tools to understand Colorado trends; identify and provide effective and compassionate care and rural-tailored resources for survivors of human trafficking.
Module Author
Annjanette R. Alejano-Steele, Ph.D.
Health Psychologist, Department of Health Professions, MSU Denver and Co-founder and Research Director of the nonprofit Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking
Alejano-Steele’s health psychology expertise and steadfast pracademic advocacy has focused on social determinants of health and violence. Developing interprofessional responses to human trafficking is her vision of health equity.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe and identify forms of human trafficking in rural Colorado
- Describe and identify clinical red flags for human trafficking survivors in the health setting
- Explain the need for protocols to assess and respond to the needs of trafficked persons who present in health care settings, along with guidance on how to do this
- Name and utilize statewide and community-level research and service provider resources to support survivors in Colorado, and how to report concerns