Human Trafficking Education for Texas Healthcare Professionals

Course overview

Healthcare Professionals Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery and a significant global public health and human rights issue. It is a multibillion-dollar criminal enterprise occurring in every region of the world, including all 50 U.S. states. According to the most recent global estimates, approximately 49.6 million people were living in situations of forced labor or forced marriage in 2021. Individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds may be affected. Survivors may experience sex trafficking, forced labor in industries such as agriculture, construction, hospitality, or domestic work, wage theft, coercion, violence, and unsafe living or working conditions. The purpose of this educational offering is to equip healthcare professionals with current, evidence-based knowledge regarding human trafficking. Participants will learn how to recognize potential indicators of trafficking, provide trauma-informed care, identify available community and legal support services, and understand the mandatory reporting requirements applicable in Texas. This course meets the Texas Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for human trafficking prevention and is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in accordance with House Bill 2059 (2019).