Knowing how to address, recognize human trafficking

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Learning how to identify the signs of human trafficking, particularly among teen survivors, is the focus of a new program launched by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

The training is a video-based learning series and includes real-life scenarios that local first responders like nurses or EMTs could face. The videos train first responders to look for both verbal and physical indicators of potential human trafficking and a discussion guide helps to facilitate conversation about next steps and best practices for identifying trafficking of teens.

“We’re hoping that the survivors of trafficking, when they encounter people in the health care system, are going to get the services, help, that they need,” Yost said.

To continue the work of addressing human trafficking, Yost is set to deliver opening remarks at the initiative’s fifth annual Human Trafficking Summit, scheduled for Aug. 7 in Columbus.