Sex Trafficking Education, Identification, and Response (STEIR), October 29, 2026

Milwaukee, WI US
October 29, 2026
This CE activity is designed to 1) enhance practitioner competence in understanding and recognizing sex trafficking and sex trading circumstances among ED patients; 2) improve practitioner competence in assessing/screening for sex trafficking and understanding appropriate patient response; and 3) enhance practitioner performance related to improved provision of care to and connections to resources for ED patients who may be sex trafficked or experiencing harms related to sex trading.

 

This activity is being supported by an AHW grant.

Target Audience

  • Emergency medicine physicians
  • Advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners and physician assistants)
  • Registered nurses
  • Social workers
  • Case managers
  • Behavioral health professionals
  • Patient advocates
  • Other healthcare professionals working in emergency department settings

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to:

  1. Define and distinguish between sex trafficking and sex trading and describe the epidemiology of sex trafficking and populations disproportionately affected.
  2. Recognize risk factors and clinical indicators suggestive of sex trafficking.
  3. Demonstrate trauma-informed communication when interacting with individuals affected by sex trafficking.
  4. Identify common post-ED visit needs and appropriate referral pathways to community resources.
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Anna Curtis
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-1407
Email: 
[email protected]

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
09/16/2026
Course expires: 
06/30/2028
Event starts: 
10/29/2026 - 3:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
10/29/2026 - 4:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Sex Trafficking Education, Identification, and Response (STEIR) Program
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Time

Activity

10:00 AM - 10:05 PM

 Welcome & Overview

10:05 PM - 10:30 AM

(20 minutes)

Presenter: Daria Mueller, PhD, MSW, and Gina LaGosh, Certified Peer Support Specialist

Part 1: Informational Content Presented


• Definitions, scope, and prevalence of sex trafficking
• Myths and stereotypes
• Risks and indicators (in the Emergency Department)
• Health effects and access to medical services

  • Trafficker Dynamics
  • Barriers to Victim Disclosure
  • Documentation Practices
  • Needs Post-Visit (Resources and Advocacy)

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

(15 minutes)

Presenter: Daria Mueller, PhD, MSW, and Gina LaGosh, Certified Peer Support Specialist

Part 2: Case Scenarios’

• Review and discussion of case scenarios (example cases of patients who present with signs of sex trafficking)
• Identification of risks and indicators

10:45 AM - 11:05 AM

(20 minutes)

Presenter: Daria Mueller, PhD, MSW, and Gina LaGosh, Certified Peer Support Specialist

Part 3: Practice

  • Simulation practice with sample scripts, screening tools, and a victim centered, trauma-informed approach (speaking to patient alone, judgement-free communication, harm reduction, transparency, etc.). Model and practice communication approaches.
  • Review and discuss resources and referral pathways

11:05 AM - 11:10 AM

  Final Reflection/Closing Discussion

The Medical College of Wisconsin - HUB for Collaborative Medicine
8701 Watertown Plank Road
1st floor, Room A1015/A1035 (and via Webex)
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
Activity Director:
Daria Mueller, PhD, MSW

 

Planning Committee
Taylor Sonnenberg, MD, MSGH
Sehr Khan, MD
Stacey Volkman, MSW, LCSW
 
Presenters:
Daria Mueller, PhD, MSW
Taylor Sonnenberg, MD, MSGH
Sehr Khan, MD
Gina LaGosh, Certified Peer Support Specialist

 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

  • Daria Mueller, PhD
  • Taylor Sonnenberg, MD
  • Sehr Khan, MD
  • Gina LaGosh, Certified Peer Support Specialist
  • Stacey Volkman, MSW, LCSW
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

A device with internet access, a supported web browser or the Webex application, and speakers/headphones. A microphone and webcam are recommended for interactive participation.