Resource Details

Healing Hands

Intersections of Homelessness and Human Trafficking in the United States

Year Developed: 2023

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs

Language(s): English

Developed by: National Health Care for the Homeless Council (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: The latest issue of Healing Hands, the publication curated by and for our HCH Clinicians’ Network, is designed to deepen clinicians’ and other health care providers’ understanding of the intersections between homelessness and human trafficking in the U.S.

Resource Details: There are many connection points between homelessness and human trafficking, and it’s important that clinicians and care providers who work with people experiencing homelessness have access to accurate and thorough information about these connection points. However, many people are exposed to inaccurate information about the nature of human trafficking in the U.S. and globally. Not only does the spread of inaccurate information create confusion amongst the general public, it can lead to problematic public and political responses that further marginalize those who are already at greatest risk. The latest issue of Healing Hands, the publication curated by and for our HCH Clinicians’ Network, is designed to deepen clinicians’ and other health care providers’ understanding of the intersections between homelessness and human trafficking in the U.S.

Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, , Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity

Resource Subtopic: , Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

Keywords: Communication, Transparency, and Outreach, Community Engagement, Housing, Legal Issues, LGBTQIA+, Medical Legal Partnerships (MLPs), Outreach, Partnerships, Persons Experiencing Homelessness.