Publication Date
12-1-2017
School
School of Nursing
Major
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Recommended Citation
McCollum, Johanna, "Raising Sex Trafficking Awareness Among School Nurses" (2017). Senior Honors Theses. 762.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/762
Abstract
Sex trafficking, a type of human trafficking, has become a public health concern. Sex trafficking is taking place on a large scale in the United States. Children in the United States are at greatest risk. Raising the awareness of healthcare providers about sex trafficking is imperative. An unsung hero that may hold the keys to this awareness in the healthcare profession is the school nurse. The school nurse is trained in many areas, and upholds practice standards, but sex trafficking is not currently included in their repertoire. As nurses, they already hold a trusted position. With education, proper resources, and updated practice standards, the school nurse could be at the forefront of eliminating the untoward effects of sex trafficking among children in the United States.
