Human trafficking: How nurse practitioners can help end modern-day slavery

Nurse practitioners can be a powerful frontline force by collectively raising awareness of human trafficking (HT) through education; advocating for policy change at the local/state/federal level, providing primary prevention for contributory risk factors; and building a strong HT prevention program...

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Published inJournal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Vol. 30; no. 11; p. 597
Main Author Peck, Jessica L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2018
Subjects
Health Resources - organization & administration
Human Trafficking - prevention & control
Human Trafficking - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Nurse Practitioners - trends
Patient Advocacy - trends
Vulnerable Populations - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:Nurse practitioners can be a powerful frontline force by collectively raising awareness of human trafficking (HT) through education; advocating for policy change at the local/state/federal level, providing primary prevention for contributory risk factors; and building a strong HT prevention program with the Social-Ecological Model. Together, NPs can lead through practice, education, advocacy, and research to promote optimal health outcomes and to end human trafficking.
ISSN:2327-6924
DOI:10.1097/JXX.0000000000000152