Human Trafficking Training Need for Health Care Professionals: Faculty and Community Perspectives

In this mixed method cross-sectional survey study the perceived need for human trafficking curriculum among university faculty (n=58) and governmental and non-governmental organizations (n=41) was examined. Findings indicate there are deficits in faculty’s knowledge and faculty reported students had the greatest need for formal human trafficking education. Community members’ responses supported these findings indicating health care professionals in the community lack awareness, knowledge and skills necessary to identify victims of human trafficking. This participatory approach began a community partnership with the academic institution to produce health care professionals who could participate in the prevention of human trafficking.