2026.05.28. CMHLS: Human Trafficking in Adult Populations: Identification, Trauma Response, and Crisis Intervention Strategies
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's CMHLS
Presents:
Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in
Children and Adolescents: A Trauma-Informed Behavioral
Health Approach
With: Nicole Rice, BSN, RN
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom Meeting
Course Description:
This course examines human trafficking as it affects adult populations, including individuals presenting in behavioral health and crisis environments. Participants will explore labor and sex trafficking dynamics, coercion patterns, trauma bonding, and psychological sequelae. Emphasis is placed on screening in healthcare and social service settings, ethical considerations, documentation standards, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Course Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between labor and sex trafficking in adult populations.
- Identify at least five behavioral, psychological, and environmental red flags of trafficking.
- Examine the impact of complex trauma and coercive control on adult victims.
- Implement trauma-informed screening and engagement strategies.
- Describe ethical considerations related to autonomy, confidentiality, and safety.
- Develop an interdisciplinary referral and safety planning protocol.
Timed Agenda:
TBD
Registration / Walk-In Policy
Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.
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