Human sex trafficking is a real-life horror story for our country’s youth, and this feature story conveys the real truths behind it. It emphasizes the importance of the role of the nurse, who is in a prime position to identify possible victims when they seek medical treatment in the ED, free clinics, MD offices and other locations. It talks about the various ways victims may present themselves, as well as effective approaches nurses can employ when caring for them. Nurses learn about what they can do about human sex trafficking as well as their involvement in the process of reporting and recovery. The story imparts worthwhile information and informs our readers of the depth and breadth of this heart-wrenching public health issue.
