Human Trafficking and Older Adults
Adonna Wilson-Baney, MPA, CFI | September 21 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Topic: Conceptual, Direct Service | Knowledge Level: Intermediate
This presentation focuses on the largely unrecognized tragedy of the trafficking of older adults for sex, labor, or benefits. Because the prevalence and impacts of human trafficking on older adults are unresearched and therefore unknown, it is impossible to quantify just how much the systems that should be providing safety and justice for older adult survivors are failing. This session will discuss what is known about the trafficking of older adults, barriers to reporting these crimes, and supporting survivors. The presenters will also offer suggestions for strengthening the social safety net and criminal justice processes, whose role it is to keep older adults safe. Information for this session comes from a variety of different resources including the National Human Trafficking Hotline, National Institute of Justice, Office to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking, and more.
Presentation Objectives:
· Provide statistics/data of elder abuse in the U.S.
· Discuss the risk factors that exist for older adult victims of human trafficking
· Explain how to strengthen our overall system to protect older adults from human trafficking