Addressing the Biopsychosocial Needs of Sex-Trafficked Youth

Thursday, September 30, 2021, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM, VIRTUAL

In recent years, the issue of human trafficking has been increasingly recognized as a public health and human rights priority. Federal and state legislation has established that sex trafficked individuals are considered victims of crime and warrant specialized support services. While it is well known that the health needs of sex trafficked youth are complex and can range from urgent intervention to long-term management of physical injuries, sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancies, untreated medical conditions, and mental health co-morbidities, limited healthcare provider training and confidence remains a significant barrier to care provision. This virtual symposium organized by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) represents an interdisciplinary collaboration of healthcare providers (specializing in child abuse pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and mental health), justice system personnel (including lawyers and a victim services specialist), and a survivor to explore how to best address the needs of sex trafficked youth across a range of domains.

Special acknowledgement to the co-sponsoring departments including CLIME (Center for Leadership and Innovation in Medical Education), Safe Place: The Center for Child Protection and Health, Division of Adolescent Medicine and LEAH Program, and Community Pediatrics & Advocacy Program.

1. Define commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) and domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST)
2. Identify societal, community, and individual risk factors commonly associated with sex trafficking in the pediatric population
3. Discuss resources and services available to serve sex trafficked youth

The registration fee includes course registration, live stream access to the conference and access to view powerpoint presentations online. For questions, please email [email protected]

Attending Physician............................................ $45

Non-Healthcare Professional...........................$40

Other Healthcare Professionals............................................ $35

Please note, a limited number of waived registration fee spots for CHOP residents/fellows are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Noreena Lewis ([email protected]) or Anish Raj ([email protected]) for details.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SOCIAL WORK ACCREDITATION
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full workshop and complete the required evaluation are eligible for 4.5 Continuing Education Credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.25 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (4.25 hours), Social Work (4.25 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Thursday, September 30, 2021