About this event
About this Event:
Healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to identify and assist human trafficking victims due to their front-line access and trusted role in the community. In a 2017 survey of 127 human trafficking survivors, 69% of respondents interviewed reported having had access to health services at some time during their exploitation. Sex and labor trafficking survivors have unique needs and physicians can play an important role in survivor support and resource navigation.
Participants will learn how to effectively aid survivors by gaining knowledge about available anti-trafficking resources and support networks. The session will also cover how to conduct a trauma-informed history and exam, ensuring that medical care is compassionate and respectful of the survivor's experiences. Attendees will also explore strategies for safe assessment, prioritizing the survivor's well-being throughout the healthcare encounter. Actionable preventative measures and how to get involved in anti-trafficking efforts will also be covered.
The Illinois State Medical Society invites you to join Traci Kurtzer, MD, the Medical Director for Trauma Informed Care and Education for the Department of Obstetrics at Northwestern Medicine, for a program that will equip healthcare professional with practical tools and approaches to support survivors of sex and labor trafficking.
Presenter:
Dr Kurtzer is the Medical Director for Trauma Informed Care and Education for the Department of Obstetrics and now dedicates her career to providing specialized trauma informed gynecology services at the Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She also works as the gynecologist for the Comprehensive Care after Covid-19 Center team.
She regularly lectures on domestic violence, human trafficking, and on the intersection of firearms and gender-based violence. She is a founding member and past Co-chair for the Healthcare Committee of the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force and works in collaboration with many other community and civic organizations working on prevention of interpersonal violence.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Explain how to aid survivors of trafficking and gain knowledge about anti-trafficking resources
- Identify key components of a trauma informed medical visit
- Implement strategies for prevention, safe assessment, and intervention for survivors
Accreditation
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credit designation
The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Disclosure
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
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