Editor-in-chief ’s message
Dear Colleagues, In January 2017, the NPWH Board of Directors approved our position statement on human sex trafficking, which is…
human sex trafficking
Human Sex Trafficking
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) recognizes the critical role of women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs)…
Human sex trafficking: Nurse practitioners, look for the signs
CL is a 32-year-old female who presents for the first time to the clinic with the chief concern of vaginal…
Improving identification, reporting, and treatment of trafficked persons
With global migration returning to prepandemic levels, so returns the many benefits and challenges that arise via international migration. Among…
Position Statement Human Sex Trafficking
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) affirms the essential role of women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs)…
Position Statement: Human Sex Trafficking
WHNPs and other APRNs who provide women’s and gender-related healthcare for adolescents and adults need to provide trauma-informed healthcare and make appropriate referrals for patients who are victims of trafficking.
Sex Trafficking Isn’t What You Think
Frontline workers inconsistently define and apply the label “trafficking victim” – especially when it comes to sex trafficking. That makes it harder to get trafficked people the help they request.