On this edition of Inside the 1581, we dive deep into the critical topic of human trafficking and the pivotal role hospitals play in its detection and prevention. Sarah Gadd, human trafficking program manager at Ascension St. John, sheds light on the strategies and methods they’re taking to train healthcare workers to recognize subtle signs of trafficking. Sarah Samples, victim witness coordinator at the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General, then joins us to discuss the support services provided by the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General and the impact House Bill 4210 has had to enhance prevention, prosecution and protection measures related to human trafficking.

Visit these websites for resources on human trafficking

https://www.oag.ok.gov/victim-services

https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en