Human Trafficking and Individuals with Disabilities

Date

2018

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Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Abstract

The HHS National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center hosted a 90-minute webinar that highlights emerging trends, case studies, and best practices for providing supportive and comprehensive services for individuals with disabilities.... The Webinar addresses bias, stigmas, and risk factors that may lead to victimization of individuals with disabilities. Perspectives from researchers, service providers, and leaders are also provided to understand contributing factors to susceptibility to trafficking and discuss prevention from each of these lenses. Finally, the Webinar will guide participants into being able to identify promising practices and service responses that address underlying issues that can put individuals with disabilities at risk. (Author Text)

Description

Webinar

Keywords

Disabled, Disabilities, Developmental Disability, Physical Disability, Mental Disability, Cognitive Disability, Impairment, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Mental Health Disorders, Mental Health Professional, Service Provider, Advocacy, Courts, Legislation, Law Enforcement, Representation, Accessibility Services, Accommodations, Inclusion, Community Perceptions, Public Awareness, Restitution, Risk Factors, Prevention, Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Psychological Violence, Sexual Violence, Sexual Exploitation, Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Enticement, Recruitment, Modern Slavery, Slavery, Servitude, Trafficking in Persons, Sex Trafficking, Forced Labor, Labor Trafficking, Fraud, Victim Voice, Believing Victims, Empowerment, Self-Determination, Victimization, Special Populations, Marginalized Populations, Social Support, Trends, Practitioners, Survivors, Victims

Citation

Pak, Jae Jin; Reid, Joan; Vandenberg, Martina. (2018). Human Trafficking and Individuals with Disabilities (Webinar). National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 90 mins.

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