When “SANE” and Trafficking Meet


Kristan Napier, BSN, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P | September 20 | 2:45-3:45 PM | Ingman Room

Topic: Healthcare | Knowledge Level: Intermediate, Advanced

This presentation will provide detailed information of how the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is able to help a victim of trafficking. The presenter will explore how the patient benefits from an exam completed by a trained SANE as well as medical treatment options for patients. This presentation will conclude with suggestions on how to provide care for this difficult population. Several case studies will be examined of patients that were seen and treated by trained SANEs.

Presentation Objectives:

·  Explore how a SANE can help a trafficking patient.

·  Examine case studies of potential human trafficking patients who were treated by a SANE.

·  Pinpoint how human trafficking patients can benefit from exams completed by a SANE.

About the Presenter