About this Event

Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking and Intimate Partner Violence in Healthcare will examine the issues of human trafficking and intimate partner violence from a healthcare and public health perspective, including how to identify, communicate, treat, and provide resources to potential victims. Survivors of human trafficking and intimate partner violence will share their experiences in order to highlight gaps in care and identify areas for intervention.

Evidence-based screening tools and implementation processes will be presented, and representatives from local organizations will discuss resources and services. Attendees will be invited to join a new community of practice to strengthen local data and measure improvements in care in Tarrant County.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for healthcare and public health professionals in all capacities (from front door to discharge); anyone who may interact with potential victims of human trafficking and intimate partner violence when they see health services

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners should be able to:

1. Define human trafficking and intimate partner violence;

2. Explore the magnitude of the problem and the populations impacted;

3. Describe the role of law enforcement in addressing human trafficking and intimate partner violence locally;

4. Identify trauma bonds and how they impact victims of human trafficking and intimate partner violence;

5. Recognize red flags and indicators of human trafficking and intimate partner violence in healthcare settings;

6. Utilize a trauma informed approach with victims of human trafficking and intimate partner violence;

7. Identify pathways to transform healthcare for victims of human trafficking and intimate partner violence; and

8. Identify local resources, services, and after care options for victims of human trafficking and intimate partner violence in Tarrant County.

Accreditation Statements

Physicians

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of North Texas Health Science Center and JPS Health Network. The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has requested that the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approve this program for 7.25 hours of AOA Category 2A CME credits. Approval is currently pending.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ .

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics/Professional Responsibility

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has determined that this CME activity satisfies the Texas Medical Board’s standard, annual ethics/professional responsibility requirement.

Nurses

JPS Health Network is an approved provider with commendation of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association – Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity has been approved for 7.25 contact hours for nursing education.

Social Workers

This activity is approved for a maximum of 7.25 Clock Hours for Social Workers.

LPCs

This activity is approved for a maximum of 7.25 hours for LPCs.

Faculty and Disclosures

In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the planner or significant other, currently or within the last 12 months) with commercial interests. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity.

Faculty disclosures will make available to each attendee in the paperwork provided at check in.

Disclaimer

All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this site. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education and experience. This web site does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a health care provider.

Please see agenda below.

Registration is required to attend the seminar. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Free parking available in the Frog Alley Parking Garage and Lots 3, 4 or 5. Shuttle services in Lots 3 & 4. Please allow 5 minutes to walk from the parking garage. Breakfast and check-in start at 7:30 AM. Opening session begins promptly at 8 AM.

Thank you to the Sid W. Richardson Foundation for their financial support of this event.

Date and Time

Thursday, November 14, 2019

8:00 AM – 5:00 AM CST

Location

TCU

2901 Stadium Dr. (TCU’s Brown-Lupton University Union (BLUU) Ballroom)

Fort Worth, Texas 76109

Refund Policy

No refunds will be provided.