Human Trafficking: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Survivors
Media Advisory
(WASHINGTON) – On Thursday July 12th, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, will sponsor a Congressional panel discussion on the mental health implications of surviving human trafficking. The discussion, entitled “The Realities of Human Trafficking: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Survivors” will include perspectives from subject matter experts and will provide Congress and the public with an opportunity to learn more about what human trafficking often looks like, what current resources are available for victims, and what additional work needs to be done to serve their health needs.