TAMIU Center to Counter Human Trafficking

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Mixed Reality and Healthcare Practice:
Local Innovations in Human Trafficking Response

An initiative to help equip Laredo’s healthcare community with practical tools to identify and address human trafficking in their practice is the focus of a one-day conference, “Mixed Reality and Healthcare Practice: Local Innovations in Human Trafficking Response” on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Student Center Ballroom.

Among Conference highlights are an overview of human trafficking and common misconceptions about it; insights from research conducted by the CCHT grant about the forms of sex and labor trafficking common in South Texas; a guide to local resources available for trafficking survivors, and trauma-informed strategies for providing comprehensive community support.

Conference Highlights

• Location: TAMIU Student Center Ballroom (STC 203)
• Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
• Topics:
  • Understanding Human Trafficking in Healthcare: Identifying Victims & Indicators
  • Implementing Trauma Informed Care in Healthcare Settings
  • Mixed Reality (MR) Session – ER Scenario: Recognizing Trafficking Cases & Using PEARR
  • Policy Development: Creating Institutional Protocols for Human Trafficking Response
  • Multi-Agency Panel: Cases Resources, Documentation & Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • Expert Panel: Clinical Experience & Healthcare Collaboration in Human Trafficking Response

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Speakers

Dr. Claudia San Miguel
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor of Criminal Justice

Dr. Claudia San Miguel serves as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution's academic vision and fostering student success. As a Professor of Criminal Justice, she brings extensive expertise in areas such as human trafficking, domestic violence, victimology, the death penalty, and homeland security. Her research has significantly contributed to the field, earning her recognition for her scholarly work and dedication to justice-related issues.

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