Human Trafficking Screening Tool

To comply with the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, the Human Trafficking Screening Tool is required when:

• • an Assessment includes a Human/Sexual Trafficking Allegation

  • a Focus Child returns from a runaway episode

Accessing the Tool

To add the Tool on a Case or Assessment:

• 1. Go to the Plans and Tools Card

  2. Choose Human Trafficking Screening Tool from the Add menu

Note:

• The Tool automatically generates when a Runaway episode ends. Please see Runaways for more information on ending a Runaway episode

• The Tool displays on any open Case or Assessment that includes the child being screened

Completing the Tool

Upon adding the Tool, the Tool edit page appears. Required items are marked with an asterisk.

The following items are required:

• • Name of Youth

    • This is automatically filled in on a Tool created when a Runaway episode ends

  • Date of Screening

    • This defaults to the date the tool is created

  • Location of Screening

  • Screener Name

    • This defaults to the worker that created the tool

  • Reason for Screening

  • Mode of screening

  • Preferred Language

All items must be completed to accurately calculate the child's risk level.

Reason for Screening

When a Reason for Screening is selected, the worker is prompted to call the Neglect Hotline. This action is appropriate for children returning from a Runaway episode.

Notes:

• • On the Score card:

• • • If you select None of the Above, No Further Action Required displays

Submitting the Tool

When you have completed the Tool and are ready to submit:

• • Select "I verify this assessment is complete and final"

  • Select Save and Proceed

Once you verify and submit the tool:

• You will have seven (7) days to make changes before the Tool becomes final

  • You will not be able to make changes or delete once the Tool becomes final

• A warning displays on the Tool show page

Note:

You can save the Tool without making it final by not selecting the Verify box and selecting the Save & Close button 

Deleting a Tool

If you need to delete a Tool, choose delete from the Actions menu.