Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking
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Human Trafficking
Human trafficking can be comprehensively defined as using force or coercion to obtain labor or services such as sex from unwilling individuals. The act has been on the rise in the recent past, which has raised concerns among various relevant quarters, such as the healthcare sector. Human trafficking disproportionately affects individuals from particular social settings and backgrounds, such as people of color and those who hail from disadvantaged communities (Chaffee & English, 2015). Human trafficking has been labeled a healthcare issue because of the critical healthcare needs that victims often require. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) can play a critical role in aiding these victims by implementing routine screening in primary care settings.
Today, nurses receive support from various organizations and agencies that work towards addressing the issue of trafficking. The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is one organization that has supported the cause by providing training and education for registered nurses (Chaffee & English, 2015). This education is mea...