Helping Victims of Human Trafficking Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Presented By: JEDI-AAEM

Human trafficking is a silent epidemic—happening in every community and often hidden in plain sight. Many victims encounter the healthcare system while still under the control of their traffickers, yet opportunities for intervention are frequently missed.

In this interactive session, emergency medicine physician Dr. Exeni McAmis sheds light on how clinicians can recognize and respond to victims of human trafficking using a trauma-informed approach. Drawing from her own research and front-line experience in emergency medicine, Dr. Exeni McAmis walks participants through real patient cases, revealing the subtle red flags, screening strategies, and compassionate communication techniques that can make a life-saving difference.

Participants will gain tools to identify potential victims, build trust through trauma-informed care, and take appropriate next steps within legal and ethical frameworks. This presentation is designed to empower healthcare providers to shift from “What’s wrong with this patient?” to “What happened to this patient?”—and, ultimately, to transform awareness into action.

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Event Details
  • Location: Zoom
  • Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:00pm CT
  • Time: 6:00pm – 6:50pm CT

Nicole E. Exeni McAmis, MD
Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine
Los Robles Regional Medical Center · UCLA West Valley Medical Center
Member, JEDI-AAEM Operating Board

Nicole E. Exeni McAmis, MD, is a first-generation college student. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a Minor in Music from Washington University in St. Louis and a Doctor of Medicine from the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. She completed her Emergency Medicine residency at Stanford Health Care in June 2025.

Dr. Exeni McAmis is a passionate advocate for social emergency medicine, focusing on advancing care for vulnerable populations, including victims of human trafficking. She has authored the California ACEP Human Trafficking Guide and developed the “Conversations Toolkit” for the EMRA MobilEM App, equipping emergency physicians with practical resources to address sensitive patient topics and deliver comprehensive care. Her work has been recognized at national and international conferences, where she has presented on human trafficking and other critical topics in emergency medicine.

Through her advocacy and education initiatives, Dr. Exeni McAmis aims to create lasting change in emergency medicine and improve outcomes for at-risk populations.

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