Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking in Health Center Settings
Friday, October 25, 2019
Summary:
Domestic violence can be physical or psychological, and it can affect anyone of any age, gender, race, or sexual orientation. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. 10 percent of American women will be sexually assaulted by intimate partners in their lifetime, and intimate partners. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide. Recognizing key indicators of domestic violence and human trafficking is the first step in identifying persons at risk and provide the mental and physical support they need before it is too late. Join us for this webinar, which will provide an overview of the public health issues and the programs provided by two health centers in the United States.
Panelists:
- Carmen Kcomt, Director of Legal Advocacy, La Maestra Community Health Centers
- Christine Pajarillo, Director of Behavioral Health , Whittier Street Health Center
- Zara Marselian, President and CEO, La Maestra Community Health Centers
- Jose Leon, Chief Medical Officer, National Center for Health in Public Housing
Learning Objectives:
- Define Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking.
- Recognize potential persons at risk in a primary care setting.
- Identify Promising Practices for assisting persons at risk of domestic violence or human trafficking.