Trafficking Survivor Care Standards

The Trafficking Survivor Care Standards was drafted as a guide to front line professionals working in the UK counter human trafficking & modern slavery sector, to ensure that survivors receive high quality care. It outlines both principles and practical recommendations to offer a holistic approach that focuses on survivors needs. The aim is to offer solutions to the fundamental recovery and rehabilitation process.

For the full Trafficking Survivor Care Standards by Human Trafficking Foundation 2014, read here. 

Caring for Trafficked Persons: A Guide for Health Providers IOM & UNGIFT

Health care practitioners may face significant challenges when treating human trafficking victims, and come into contact with them at different stages of their exploitation. Careful treatment from healthcare providers can be fundamental in the recovery of abused and traumatised victims. This tool provides a practical guide to assist medical practitioners that are faced with trafficking victims, pulling on collective experiences and cases. It aims to provide guidance in recognising the common health problems and diagnosis associated with trafficking and the most safe and appropriate way to undergo treatments.

For the full report Caring for Trafficked Persons: A Guide for Health Providers by The International Organisation for Migration and UN Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking, read here. 

NHS Human Trafficking e-Learning Tool

The NHS, in collaboration with the Department of Health have developed a tool to assist in identification and care of trafficking victims. The e-Learning tool is aimed to train healthcare staff by outlining various situations of trafficking and covering the legal rights to medical care of trafficking victims. The aim is to inform and prepare front line staff to provide thorough support when confronted with cases of human trafficking.

To access the NHS Human Trafficking e-Learning tool via an e-Lfh account, see here. 

Working with Victims of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation: A Resource for Mental Health Practitioners

Victims of human trafficking and modern slavery often suffer from significant mental health and physical trauma as a result of their exploitation. Resources listed in this report, Working with Victims of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation aims to assist medical practitioners and front line medical professionals coming into contact with potential victims.

For the full resource Working with Victims of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation: A Resource for Mental Health Practitioners by Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, read here.