Our conversation with Dr. Francine Bono-Neri delves into the global crisis of human trafficking as she shares her journey into the anti-trafficking movement. She discusses how health care professionals can identify and support survivors, the psychological manipulation involved in trafficking, and the need for trauma-informed care. This episode also details the impact of digital technology on child safety and encourages listeners to get involved in the anti-trafficking movement.
Warning: Some of this content may be distressing or triggering, especially for survivors of abuse and trauma. Please prioritize your well-being.
Meet our guests:
Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP
Dr. Bono-Neri is a pediatric nurse practitioner, educator, researcher, published author, and international speaker. She has served on the boards of ANA-NY, a NAPNAP chapter, and was awarded an N.E.F. Scholarship. In turn, she established an annual scholarship for master’s or doctoral nursing students whose work focuses on human trafficking or anti-trafficking measures. Dr. Bono-Neri has been recognized at the UN, receiving the Inspiring Global Nurse Award, International Ceca Award, and has been newly inducted in the 2024 Class of the American Academy of Nursing Fellows. She’s the Co-founder and President of Nurses United Against Human Trafficking, a global association dedicated to combatting human trafficking by educating, equipping, and empowering healthcare professionals on anti-trafficking measures.
Episode Resources
- Nurses United Against Human Trafficking (NUAHT)
- Nursing students’ knowledge of and exposure to human trafficking content in undergraduate curricula
- Natl Human Trafficking Training/Technical Assistance Cntr
- Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking
- Blue Campaign
- HEAL Trafficking
- PEARR Tool
- QYIT Tool
- TVIT: Trafficking Victim Identification Tool
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