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Human Trafficking: Implications for the Role of the Advanced Practice Forensic Nurse

University of Pittsburgh Cancer Center, Greenville, PA, colehr{at}upmc.edu

Human trafficking is internationally recognized as a widespread violation of human rights. This article defines and gives a detailed historical account of the political and social issues surrounding human trafficking. The article explains the role of the advanced practice forensic nurse in recognizing and addressing the needs of victims of human trafficking. The developing roles of the advanced practice psychiatric forensic nurse in collaboration with law enforcement and health care professionals are described with the ultimate goal of restoring the lives of victims of human trafficking. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc, 2009; 14(6), 462-470.

Key Words: human trafficking • forensic • nurse • mental health • psychiatric

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Vol. 14, No. 6, 462-470 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1078390308325763


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