Human Trafficking for the Healthcare Provider
The profits from various forms of trafficking are estimated to be _____ annually. $50 billion $75 billion $100 billion $150 billion
$150 billion
Which of the following are common forms of human trafficking? Sex trafficking Bonded or forced labor Child labor Child conscription All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following are common strategies used by traffickers to recruit their victims? Kidnapping Targeting poor families Using false or legitimate businesses as a front for trafficking activity False romantic relationships Recruiting local prostitutes All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following are examples of the types of care and services that a trafficking victim may need to aid in their recovery and reintegration? Immediate services, such as safety planning and basic daily needs. Mental health and other services related to recovery from trauma. Education, life skills training, and job training to facilitate reintegration. All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following statements are TRUE? Depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder are common among trafficking survivors. Many trafficking victims remain silent and even comply with their traffickers because they have been physically or psychologically coerced into colluding with their traffickers in various activities and often feel ashamed and contrite over their actions. Trafficking survivors attempting to re-enter their community are often ostracized and marginalized. Trafficking victims can experience a range of health issues related to violence, workplace conditions, the type of work performed, and malnutrition. All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following statements are TRUE? Approximately 88% of trafficking victims have had at least one encounter with some type of health care professional during their trafficking experience. Traffickers often move their victims from one area to another to avoid detection, which can make it difficult to identify and assist victims. When interviewing or assessing someone you believe to be a victim of human trafficking, it is best to use friends or family members as interpreters All trafficking victims require the same interventions and services. Both A and B Both B and D
Both A and B
Which of the following statements are TRUE? There are approximately 40 million trafficking victims worldwide. Sex trafficking is the most common form of human trafficking globally. A person cannot be a victim of human trafficking if they consented to their original situation. Traffickers often use nonviolent means to lure their victims into exploitive situations. Both B and C Both A and D
Both A and D
Whatever their field, practitioners must set aside preconceptions and assumptions about trafficking victims and their actions and engage with the individual in a manner that builds trust and ensures safety. Both B and D False
Both B and D
Which of the following statements is NOT true? Family poverty and ongoing economic stress can contribute to high rates of human trafficking. Human trafficking is common where there is corruption within government, law enforcement, and other infrastructures. Cultural ideologies rarely play a role in trafficking practices. Racial, ethnic, and sexual stereotypes can contribute to trafficking patterns by devaluing and dehumanizing marginalized populations.
Cultural ideologies rarely play a role in trafficking practices.
Under the TVPA, a person must be physically transported from one country to another for trafficking to occur. True False
False
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of human trafficking? Forced recruitment stage Predeparture stage Travel and transit stage Destination stage
Forced recruitment stage
Which of the following is NOT an element of human trafficking? The exploitation or abuse of the victim The transportation of a person The use of force or coercion Physical abduction
Physical abduction
Health care professionals, social workers, and others in similar roles have a moral duty to serve as leaders and advocate for changes in conditions that contribute to human trafficking. True False
True
Reports of known or suspected human trafficking can be made to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. True False
True
Victims who manage to escape their trafficking situation often require extensive services and assistance from government and nongovernment agencies and organizations in order to successfully reintegrate into their community. True False
True