HEAL’s Areas of Work
HEAL Trafficking brings together physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, dentists, psychologists, counselors, public health workers, health educators, researchers, social workers, attorneys, administrators, and other professionals who work with and advocate for survivors of human trafficking. Our topical committees synergize, centralize, and improve the quality of anti-trafficking work currently underway. As a network, we encourage collaboration between groups, as our efforts frequently overlap, even within a single project. We welcome new collaborators as our committees continue to grow.
Advocacy
The HEAL Advocacy Committee advances the public health response to trafficking by working to improve public policies and support anti-trafficking efforts at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Direct Services
The HEAL Direct Service Committee works to improve the clinical care for trafficked persons by providing opportunities for service providers to connect, access support, share information and promising practices, identify best practices, and expand the referral network.
Education and Training
The HEAL Education and Training Committee focuses on educating health care providers about trafficking and making relevant, evidenced-based training resources more accessible for healthcare providers.
Media and Technology
The HEAL Media and Technology Committee uses innovative technology and media to help healthcare providers better serve survivors of trafficking.
Protocols
The HEAL Protocols Committee helps members to collaboratively standardize evidenced-based protocols for the identification, care, and referral of survivors of human trafficking.
Research
The HEAL Research Committee serves as a collaborative forum for researchers, students, and others with an interest in advancing empirical evidence about human trafficking.
Join the HEAL Listserv and HEAL Committees
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