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Human Trafficking - January 16, 2025
This educational program aims to increase awareness and enhance the understanding of human trafficking and its profound impact on individuals and communities. Attendees will explore the dangers of social media grooming, the fundamentals of human trafficking, and the critical role of multidisciplinary teams in identifying and supporting victims. The program features expert presentations, including insights from law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and forensic nursing case reviews, emphasizing trauma-informed care and advocacy for victims. Participants will gain practical tools to recognize red flags, respond effectively to trafficking situations, and collaborate with available resources to ensure safety and recovery.
In-Person & Virtual
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist (HM) employee | Free |
| Physician (HMCC ACO PCP) | Free |
| Physician (HMPAQ) | Free |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $70 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
| Resident / Fellow (No CME) | Free |
| Registered Nurse | Free |
| Social Work | Free |
| Paramedic/EMT | Free |
| Ancillary/Non-license/Other | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the Scope and Impact of Human Trafficking: Explain the prevalence of human trafficking globally and locally, differentiating between sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and smuggling, and identifying the populations most at risk.
- Identify Signs and Risk Factors: Recognize the physical, behavioral, and situational indicators of human trafficking in various settings, including healthcare and community environments, to facilitate timely intervention.
- Understand the Role of Social Media and Online Grooming: Examine the methods traffickers use to exploit social media and technology to groom and recruit victims, particularly targeting vulnerable youth.
- Implement Trauma-Informed Care for Victims: Apply trauma-informed, patient-centered approaches to care for trafficking victims, ensuring their immediate healthcare needs and psychological safety are met.
- Collaborate Effectively Across Disciplines: Utilize multidisciplinary strategies, including partnerships with law enforcement, forensic nursing, and advocacy organizations, to support victims and combat human trafficking effectively.
Participants may attend the morning or afternoon session:
Session I:
10:00 Opening Remarks
10:05 Stephanie Clawson: GROOMED Video; Dangers of social media/trafficking
10:30 Andrea Cressy: Human Trafficking 101
11:15 Lata Kleypas & Adrianne Hirka: Forensic Nursing: Stats/Case Review
12:00 End
Session II:
3:00 Opening Remarks
3:05 Stephanie Clawson: GROOMED Video; Dangers of social media/trafficking
3:30 Andrea Cressy: Human Trafficking 101
4:15 Lata Kleypas & Adrianne Hirka: Forensic Nursing: Stats/Case Review
5:00 End
In-person attendance will be at the Bluebird Auditorium (6565 Fannin).
Stephanie Clawson
Andrea Cressy
Lata Kleypas
Adrianne Hirka
Available Credit
- 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
- 2.00 Attendance
- 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 2.00 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
Price
Participants may attend the morning or afternoon session:
STEPS TO REGISTER:
- STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist (HM) employee | Free |
| Physician (HMCC ACO PCP) | Free |
| Physician (HMPAQ) | Free |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $70 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
| Resident / Fellow (No CME) | Free |
| Registered Nurse | Free |
| Social Work | Free |
| Paramedic/EMT | Free |
| Ancillary/Non-license/Other | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.