PEARR Tool: Trauma-Informed Approach to Victim Assistance in Healthcare Settings
The PEARR Tool—Provide privacy, Educate, Ask, Respect, Respond—guides healthcare providers in assessing trafficking with a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach.
PEARR Tool: Trauma-Informed Approach to Victim Assistance in Healthcare Settings
The PEARR Tool—Provide privacy, Educate, Ask, Respect, Respond—guides healthcare providers in assessing trafficking with a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach.
What is the PEARR Tool?
The PEARR Tool—Provide privacy, Educate, Ask, Respect, and Respond—is a robust, evidence-based framework designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to assess trafficking and interpersonal violence. PEARR fosters safe environments where patients feel empowered to share their experiences naturally, thereby opening doors to essential support. This trauma-informed, person-centered approach strengthens patient-provider relationships and enhances health, safety, and overall well-being.
What's Included?
- Summary of the PEARR steps
- Overview of risk factors and indicators of violence
- Contact information for national victim assistance hotlines
- Editable section to add local resource and agency information
How to Use?
Healthcare providers can seamlessly integrate the PEARR Tool into their practice to facilitate meaningful patient conversations. While no prior knowledge or experience is necessary, familiarity with trauma-informed care principles can significantly enhance its effectiveness.
What Next?
Explore these complementary resources to enhance your use of the PEARR Tool:
- PEARR Tool (Spanish)
- Printable PEARR Tool Quick Reference Badge Card
- Contact the HEAL Speakers' Bureau to arrange a tailored training session on the PEARR Tool and Trauma-Informed Care for your organization
- Coming Soon! Dive deeper with our upcoming workbook, "HEALing Labor Trafficking: Case Studies & Best Practices," which features real-life labor trafficking cases. This resource offers an opportunity to advance your understanding and application of the PEARR tool through practical exercises and case-based study.
Copyright Information
This resource is a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health, HEAL Trafficking, and Pacific Survivor Center, and it is protected by copyright. You're welcome to share it within your organization. Just be sure to give proper credit to both HEAL and our partners. For any republishing, commercial use, or distribution beyond your organization, please contact us for permissions.
Questions or Feedback?
For questions or feedback, contact us at info@healtrafficking.org or use our contact form.
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