2nd Annual Advocate Health Anti-Human Trafficking Healthcare Symposium
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Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers and other healthcare professionals
Description
Human trafficking is a critical public health issue, a crime, and a human rights violation. Patients experiencing trafficking often seek care in our healthcare system, relying on frontline teammates to engage them with trauma-informed compassion and intentional listening. The 2026 Anti-Human Trafficking Healthcare Symposium is an enterprise-wide, hybrid educational event designed to empower healthcare teammates to recognize, respond, and intervene effectively when trafficking is suspected.
Keynote Speaker
We are honored to feature a survivor leader, Alia Azariah, Director of Collective Impact at Safe House Project, as our keynote speaker. She will share her lived experience and highlight the profound impact that intentional, trauma-responsive interactions can have on patient safety, trust, and healing.
Speakers and Networking
A federal law enforcement leader will provide an overview of the crime of human trafficking. Additionally, a physician advocate will introduce the Advocate Health Anti-Trafficking Enterprise response system, embedded in the electronic medical record, designed to equip teammates with tools to assist patients potentially experiencing trafficking.
The hybrid format ensures broad access and equity, allowing teammates to join in person or virtually across all regions and specialties. Community partners, law enforcement officers, educators, and healthcare teammates are all encouraged to attend this event on site at their community’s local watch party.
Why This Matters
In 2026, Advocate Health launched an integrated, EMR-embedded protocol that delivers just-in-time clinical guidance and resources at the point of care. This innovation supports real-time, trauma-informed decision-making when it matters most.
By bringing this education directly into the healthcare environment, the symposium strengthens a pivotal intervention point—where informed, compassionate care can change lives.
Who Should Attend
This multidisciplinary symposium welcomes:
Physicians
Advanced Practice Providers
Nurses and Forensic Nurses
Social Workers
Mental Health Professionals
Advocates
All healthcare teammates across the enterprise
Community partners—including service providers, law enforcement, and human trafficking task forces in Charlotte, Chicago, and Milwaukee—will also participate to strengthen cross-sector collaboration
Our Shared Mission
Together, we advance communities that drive prevention, early identification, and compassionate intervention for trafficked individuals. We create healthcare experiences and safer communities FOR ALL.
Call to Action
We encourage all teammates to attend this powerful, survivor-informed event and strengthen our collective ability to provide trauma-responsive care.
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In-Person Sessions & Luncheon:
CHARLOTTE: Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte Campus - 915 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204
CHICAGO: Advocate Christ Medical Center Stein Auditorium - 9314 S Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
MILWAUKEE: Heil Conference Center, Succeed Conference Room, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center - 3031 West Montana Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Participants may also participate virtually.
For a FULL AGENDA and DETAILS: 2nd Annual Advocate Health Anti-Human Trafficking Healthcare Symposium.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Advocate Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 3.00 general continuing education credits.
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Disclosure
Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.
ADA Statement
If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this conference, please contact Emily Barnes by email emily.barnes@advocatehealth.org.
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Objectives
- Describe how human trafficking may present in healthcare settings and identify common clinical and behavioral red flags across patient populations.
- Recognize the impact of trafficking on health outcomes and health equity, including barriers to safe, timely, and patient-centered care.
- Apply trauma-informed, patient-centered principles when interacting with individuals who may be experiencing trafficking, within their professional scope of practice.
- Identify appropriate response strategies and referral pathways to support patient safety, coordination of care, and connection to community and advocacy resources.
Sessions
- Status
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Closed
- Date(s)
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Sep 8 - 4, 2026
- Check-In Time
- 8:30 AM
- Credit
- 3.00 - AAPA
- 3.00 - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.00 - Nursing Contact Hours
- 3.00 - ASWB
- Location
- The Pearl - Advocate Health
- Room
- Tiered Auditorium
