- Discuss your pre-existing thoughts on Human Trafficking prior to this Discussion.
- After hearing this discussion, have your thoughts changed or been challenged? What would you love to know more about?
- How will or what can you apply in today’s lecture to your future practice as a registered nurse?
After hearing the discussion, I have learned a lot about how this is a nationwide issue that can affect anyone of any race, gender, income, age, or sexual orientation. Originally I was worried about strangers and primarily men being the attackers but that is not necessarily the case. The attacker could be someone I know such as neighbors, friends, or even family members. I was extremely surprised by the amount of control the traffickers have over the victims. For example, the victims could have tattoos that mimic brandings as a form of control. It can also be important to focus on how the victim communicates such as their mannerisms or vocabulary. I was very surprised to hear that statistically the victim will only open up about their situation after the 5th-8th intervention. There was so much more that I have learned during this short 3 hours. All in all, I really enjoyed this presentation and learned a lot from Shaun.
In my future as a nurse, I hope to always remain vigilant when caring for any patient. I hope to be able to recognize the signs and provide proper care for them. I will always report to my supervisor if I suspect anything unusual with my patient. I also hope to take advantage of the certification to become a forensic nurse a year after I graduate from UNE. I have the understanding that the school will provide free training for graduates. I believe that this will help me become a better nurse to my patients.
