First Response: Centering Victim Care in Human Trafficking

This research study focuses on human trafficking for sexual exploitation, one of many forms of gender-based violence. Victims are often recruited and groomed at an early age, experience manipulation, and complex forms of coercion and control. There are few studies that examine the types of support that victims need when reaching out for help. The current study employed a feminist methodology to examine victim service and specialized police officer insights into the types of responses victims need when seeking support. The research suggests centering support around the needs of victims using a collaborative model focused on a trauma-informed, client-centered approach. Enhanced knowledge is recommended for victims of trafficking to receive a consistent response from professionals, whether that be healthcare, education, or criminal justice personnel.

Author dc:creator

• Toor, Kiranjit

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Halvorsen, Jeffery

• School of humanitarian studies

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25316/IR-20380

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:null:10613/28814