Earn 1.5 hours of nursing education credits
Join this important discussion on the ongoing and growing exploitation of children and the need for medical and legal intervention before, during, and after they are exploited. This Webinar will explore the particular vulnerabilities of youth, the grooming process traffickers use to exploit them, and how medical personnel can recognize the signs of trafficking. Also, hear from experts about the immediate and long-term effects on children who are trafficked and the services available to assist victims and survivors.
Participants will:
- Understand the dynamics of child trafficking.
- Engage in discussion related to risk factors for trafficking.
- Will explore opportunities for developing safety nets and medical awareness for child trafficking.
This Webinar will be hosted by the Regional Interdisciplinary Collaborative (The RIC) which is composed of representatives of the medical, legal, academic, non-profit, statewide associations, tribal and faith-based communities and survivor led. It will offer 1.5 hours of nursing credits. Please register today to attend the Webinar to be held May 8th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. virtually using the link below.
Speakers
Moderator:
Debra S. Holbrook, MSN, RN, SANE-A, FNE A/P, AFN – C, FNE A/P, DF-AFN, FAAN
Director Forensic Nursing, Mercy Medical Center
Andrea Repine, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Nemours Children’s Health, Rockland II
Caren M. Schiffman, Esq.
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia