1013-25: The Stolen Lives of Human Trafficking Victims

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the human trafficking (HT) epidemic. The prevalence of HT, different types, vulnerable individuals at high risk of becoming victims, clinical manifestations, treatment, and resources will be reviewed.

Presenters:  Beatriz Valdes, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CHSE; Deborah Salani, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NE-BC; Deana Goldin, PhD, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 30 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify a victim of human trafficking in a healthcare setting.

Key Takeaway(s): 

• Human trafficking is the second most profitable criminal enterprise, following drug trafficking.
• Nurses and other healthcare providers play a pivotal role in the identification and management of human trafficking survivors.
• Often healthcare professionals may interact with trafficking survivors who remain in captivity.

Keywords:  Human Trafficking, Sex and Labor Trafficking, Trauma-informed Care

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.5 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the entire presentation, complete the reflection activity, evaluation, and honor statement before the expiration date. Once all steps are successfully completed, a certificate will be generated online and available for you to print immediately. Contact hours cannot be awarded unless all required components are completed. 

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  January 13, 2026
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2028

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