If we're not looking, the children will remain missing.

Abstract

In every community human trafficking has become more apparent to healthcare providers. Children who are missing are at risk for ex- ploitation and harm. In response to the identification of missing youths in the emergency room setting, a guideline has been developed as a tool for healthcare providers to identify and appropriately respond to a child who is reported missing and at risk for harm. In this article, the author provides guidance for security and other ER personnel on how to identify such children.