Reply To: The Influences that Promote Identification and Response of Trafficked Persons by Nurses with a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

[Wendy]

Hello Shaneke,
Nearly every nation in the world is impacted by the worldwide crime and violation of human rights known as human trafficking. As they are frequently exposed to a variety of abuses such physical violence, sexual assault, mental abuse, mind control, and torture, victims of human trafficking may experience significant physical, psychological, and emotional health implications. There are several human trafficking victim assistance programs in the United States and other nations that assist victims with both their short-term and long-term needs. Little is also known about how well victim support programs may assist those who have been the victims of human trafficking due to the dearth of publicly available program assessments. The public has become more aware of the issue of human trafficking because new laws were passed making it illegal to trade people for work or sexual services. In response, law enforcement must comprehend the issue, recognize the victims of human trafficking, and make arrests. However, compared to official estimates, the number of victims who have been recognized to date is negligible, which prompts some to dispute the existence of a human trafficking issue. I am willing to participate in your study as it is essential to address this topic in the healthcare setting and what it means to trafficked persons.