Total Credits: 3 including 3 PD, 3 Human Trafficking Training Requirement (HHSC)
This class is designed to engage mental health providers with knowledge about the complex and troubling practices of human trafficking within the context of human rights and social justice perspectives. Building on this understanding of modern day slavery, the course addresses the specific vulnerabilities of trafficked victims, the medical-psychosocial needs assessment of victims and issues related to direct service delivery. Specific attention will focus on the identification of the victims of trafficking, traffickers, and the impact of this crime on the global and local economy. A film will introduce attendees to real victims telling their stories of recruitment, trafficking and escape.
Describe the types, scope, prevalence, and market of human trafficking today
Identify common demographics of the victims and the traffickers
Recognize the recruitment and grooming process of traffickers
Outline strategies for detection and assessment of trafficked survivors
Introduce trauma-informed treatment and multidisciplinary collaboration with local, state and national resources
| 1. Outline of Mental Health provider's slide deck (479.9 KB) | 11 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| 2. Key Recommendations for Health care professionals (85.6 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 3. Obstacles to Identification and Causes of Misconceptions (71.3 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 4. Trafficking Victim Identification Tool (114.6 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 5. Adult Human Trafficking screening tool (1.4 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 6. 20 Ways to help fight Human Trafficking (102.4 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 7. Human-Trafficking-Trends-in-2020-by-Polaris (635.8 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Dr Robinson has had the joy and honor of working as a nurse, a licensed professional counselor, and a psychologist. She taught at Midwestern State University and in their Study Abroad Program in London, England at Queen Mary University. While working in a private psychiatric hospital, she specialized in PTSD and trauma work when working on a military unit. She then worked for all 4 branches of the military as a contractor. She is currently adjunct faculty at the University of North Texas part time, she also works with Ranch Hands Rescue, a sanctuary for humans and animals who have experienced trauma, where they offer trauma-informed therapies for trauma victims. Last year, Ranch Hands Rescue opened the first safe house for male survivors of sex trafficking between the ages of 18 and 25 called Bob’s House of Hope. Dr Robinson is currently a “train the trainer” and consultant for the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth for Child Sexual Abuse and Sex Trafficking.
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