Addressing the health needs of human trafficking survivors

Saturday, October 10, 2009: 11:25 AM-12:45 PM
Grand Couteau (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Speaker:
Jennifer Dreher, MA, Safe Horizon


Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Description:
This presentation will demonstrate that providing services within a human rights framework and using a client-centered approach is a promising practice to supporting the long term health needs of survivors of human trafficking. It will review the need for a thorough assessment of needs, the range of necessary services, and tested practices in encouraging the survivor’s right to autonomy.