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90-minute presentation

(Code 37) Looking Beyond Bias: Comprehensive Screening & Assessment for Trafficking and Exploitation

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM US CT
Earn 1.5 CE
Session Level: All Levels (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
Accepted for SANE Certification: SANE-A, SANE-P
Available during Live and/or Virtual Conference (subject to change): Live/Virtual
Session Trigger Warning: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Human Trafficking/Sexual Exploitation
This presentation explores the forensic nurse examiner's role in addressing sexual exploitation through a trauma-informed, person-centered framework. Using a case study, it emphasizes universal screening to reduce implicit bias, foster trust, and provide unconditional resources while partnering with multidisciplinary team members to disrupt transactional healthcare and support vulnerable patients.

Learning Outcomes:

Increased knowledge about:
  • Recognize how implicit biases impact the recognition of victim/survivors or those at high-risk for human trafficking/sexual exploitation.
  • Assess current trafficking response and resources in their community.
  • Develop a plan to leverage multidisciplinary partnerships to improve screening and response victim/survivors or those at high-risk for human trafficking/sexual exploitation.