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Explore the following reports from government and non-government organizations that investigate, summarize, or promote an issue within human trafficking.
Vulnerability in Persons with Addiction Disorders in Puerto Rico and its Relationship with Human Trafficking
This study aimed to identify the operation of these practices of recruitment and transportation, what motivates them, who arranged transportation, who received them, what participants found once relocated, what their experiences and out comes were.
The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit
It takes courage to help child and adult victims of sexual abuse, assist survivors of acts of terrorism and mass violence, fight fires that may have taken people’s lives, or respond to shootings and other crime scenes. It also takes
Examining the Link: Foster Care Runaway Episodes and Human Trafficking
Latzman, N. E., & Gibbs, D. (2020). Examining the link: Foster care runaway episodes and human trafficking. OPRE Report No. 2020-143. Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Human Trafficking: A Treatment Guide for Mental Health Professionals
Coverdale, J. H., Gordon, M. R., & Nguyen, P. T. (Eds.). (2020). Human Trafficking: A Treatment Guide for Mental Health Professionals. American Psychiatric Pub.
National Academy of Sciences. Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in the United States: Considerations and Complexities: Proceedings of a Workshop in Brief (2019)
The National Academy of Sciences held a two-day public workshop on Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in the United States. The workshop brought together statisticians, survey methodologists, demographers and researchers who have studied this population, as well as public
Racial Equity Impact Assessment Toolkit
What are Racial Equity impact assessments? A Racial Equity Impact Assessment (REIA) is a systematic examination of how different racial and ethnic groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision. REIAs are used to minimize unanticipated adverse consequences
Detaining Victims: Human Trafficking and the UK Immigration System
Labour Exploitation Advisory Group (2019) Detaining victims: human trafficking and the UK immigration detention system.
“To the Public, Nothing was Wrong with Me” Life Experiences of Minors and Youth in Texas At Risk for Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Kellison, B., Torres, M. I. M., Kammer-Kerwick, M., Hairston, D., Talley, M., & Busch-Armendariz, N. (2019).“To the public, nothing was wrong with me”: Lifeexperiences of minors and youth in Texas at risk for commercial sexual exploitation. Austin, TX: Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin.
Migrant Crossings: Witnessing Human Trafficking in the U.S.
Fukushima AI. Migrant Crossings: Witnessing human trafficking in the US. Stanford University Press; 2019 Jul 9.
A Medical Safe Haven For Survivors of Trafficking
Cox, J. & Chambers R. (2019). A Medical Safe Haven For Survivors of Trafficking, Journal of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, pp 1-7.
The Complexities of Recognizing and Responding to Trafficked Patients in the ED
Macias-Konstantopoulos W. (2018). The Complexities of Recognizing and Responding to Trafficked Patients in the ED, ACEPNow, 25 May 2018.
The Trauma-Informed Code of Conduct- For all Professionals working with Survivors of Human Trafficking and Slavery
by Rachel Witkin and Dr Katy Robjant Helen Bamber Foundation This Code will act as a professional guide for best-practice when working with survivors, and is written by our Head of Counter-Trafficking Rachel Witkin and Katy Robjant, a consultant clinical psychologist
Psychotherapy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children: A Guide for Community-Based Behavioral Health Practitioners and Agencies
Basson, D., Langs, J., Acker, K., Katz, S., Desai, N., & Ford, J. (2018). Psychotherapy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children: A Guide for Community-Based Behavioral Health Practitioners and Agencies. Oakland, CA: WestCoast Children’s Clinic.
Shortchanged: The Big Business Behind the Low Wage J-1 Au Pair Program
“Shortchanged: The Big Business Behind the Low Wage J-1 Au Pair Program,” International Labor Recruitment Working Group, August 2018.
Human Trafficking: An Overview of Services and Funding for Survivors
Meghan McCann, “Human Trafficking: An Overview of Services and Funding for Survivors,” National Conference of State Legislators United States of America, April 2018.
Voice of Nursing Leadership: Nurse Leaders Play Key Role in Battling Human Trafficking
“Voice of Nursing Leadership: Nurse Leaders Play Key Role in Battling Human Trafficking,” American Organization of Nurse Executives, September 2018.
Assessment of Survivor Outcomes Validation Study - International Justice Mission
"Assessment of Survivor Outcomes (ASO) Tool," International Justice Mission, July 2018.
Justice in Their Own Words: Perceptions and Experiences of (In)Justice among Human Trafficking Survivors
Hanna Love, Jeanette Hussemann, Lilly Yu, Evelyn McCoy, and Colleen Owens, “Justice in Their Own Words,” Urban Institute, Justice Policy Center, March 2018.
Anti-Trafficking Review, No 10 (2018): Special Issue - Life after Trafficking
“No 10 (2018): Special Issue – Life after Trafficking,” Anti-Trafficking Review, April 2018.
On-Ramps, Intersections, and Exit Routes: A Roadmap for Systems and Industries to Prevent and Disrupt Human Trafficking, Health Care
Brittany Anthony, “On-Ramps, Intersections, and Exit Routes: A Roadmap for Systems and Industries to Prevent and Disrupt Human Trafficking, Health Care,” Polaris; 2018
Towards the Urgent Elimination of Hazardous Child Labour
“Towards the Urgent Elimination of Hazardous Child Labour,” ILO; June 2018.
Social Work Practice with Survivors of Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Nichols AJ, Edmond T, Heil EC, editors. Social work practice with survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Columbia University Press; 2018 Apr 3.
Human Trafficking Legal Center: New Fact Sheet on Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
Bessell, Sarah, “Fact Sheet: Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence,” The Human Trafficking Legal
Center; 2018
Evaluation of Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Demonstration Projects, 2014-2018
The overall purpose of this project is to inform the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) on its efforts to improve services for victims of human trafficking.
Human Trafficking and Health Care Providers: Lessons Learned from Federal Criminal Indictments and Civil Trafficking Cases
Bessell, S, Baldwin SB, Vandenberg ME, Stoklosa H. Human Trafficking and Health Care Providers: Lessons Learned from Federal Criminal Indictments and Civil Trafficking Cases. Human Trafficking Legal Center and HEAL Trafficking; 2017.
Routledge International Handbook of Human Trafficking
Piotrowicz R, Rijken C, Uhl BH, editors. Routledge handbook of human trafficking. Routledge; 2017 Aug 25.
Understanding and Responding to Modern Slavery within the Homelessness Sector
Understanding and Responding to Modern Slavery within the Homelessness Sector. The Passage. January 2017.
Understanding the psychosocial and mental health needs of bonded labourers in south-eastern Nepal
Understanding the psychosocial and mental health needs of bonded labourers in south-eastern Nepal. The Freedom Fund. January 2017.
Youth Involvement in the Sex Trade: A National Study
Youth Involvement in the Sex Trade: A National Study. Center for Court Innovation. March 2016.
The Forgotten Cohort: Exploration of Themes and Pattens Among Male Survivors of Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
Jarrett Davis, James Havey, Lim Vanntheary, Nhanh Channtha, and Sreang Phaly (2016). ‘The Forgotten Cohort: Exploration of Themes and Pattens Among Male Survivors of Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking.’ The Butterfly Longitudinal Research Project: A Chab Dai study on (Re-)integration: Researching
Targeting Vulnerabilities: The Impact of the Syrian War and Refugee Situation on Trafficking in Persons: A Study of Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq
Targeting Vulnerabilities: The Impact of the Syrian War and Refugee Situation on Trafficking in Persons: A Study of Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq. The International Centre for Migration Policy Development. December 2015.
Trafficking Survivor Care Standards
Trafficking Survivor Care Standards. Human Trafficking Foundation. Edition 2. June 2015.
Addressing Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Times of Crisis
Addressing Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Times of Crisis. International Organization of Migration. 2015
Human trafficking: How health care providers in Nebraska can identify and assist victims
Human trafficking: How health care providers in Nebraska can identify and assist victims. Nebraska Medicine. Nebraska Medical Association. Spring 2015, Volume 14, Number 1.
Sex Trafficking in the U.S.: A Closer Look at U.S. Citizen Victims
Sex Trafficking in the U.S.: A Closer Look at U.S. Citizen Victims. Polaris Project. May 2015.
Addressing Mental Health Needs in Survivors of Modern Slavery: A Critical Review and Research Agenda
Addressing Mental Health Needs in Survivors of Modern Slavery: A Critical Review and Research Agenda. The Freedom Fund and Helen Bamber Foundation. 2015.
Economic Reintegration of Survivors of Sex Trafficking: Experiences and Expressions of Filial Piety and Financial Anxiety
Smith-Brake, Julia. Lim, Vanntheary. Nhanh, Chhantha. (2015), ‘Economic Reintegration of Survivors of Sex Trafficking: Experiences and Expressions of Filial Piety and Financial Anxiety’. The Butterfly Longitudinal Research Project: A Chab Dai study on (Re-) integration: Researching the lifecycle of sexual
Survivor Experiences and Perceptions of Stigma: Reintegrating into the Community
Morrison, Todd. Miles, Siobhan. Lim, Vanntheary. Nhanh, Channtha. Sreang, Phaly. Bun, Davin. (2015), ‘Survivor Experiences and Perceptions of Stigma: Reintegrating into the Community ‘, The Butterfly Longitudinal Research Project: A Chab Dai study on (Re-) integration: Researching the lifecycle of
Life Interrupted: Trafficking Into Forced Labor in the United States
Brennan D. Life interrupted: Trafficking into forced labor in the United States. Duke University Press; 2014 Feb 19.
Resilience: Survivor Experiences and Expressions
Morrison, Todd. Miles, Siobhan. Heang, Sophal. Lim, Vanntheary. Sreang, Phally. Nhanh, Channtha. (2014), ‘Resilience: Survivor Experiences and Expressions ‘, The Butterfly Longitudinal Research Project: A Chab Dai study on (Re-) integration: Researching the lifecycle of sexual exploitation & trafficking in
Human Trafficking: What to Do? A Practice Guide for Healthcare Providers, Law Enforcement, NGOs & Border Guards
Published by Payoke and the Danube University of Krems with financial support from the Prevention of and Fight against Crime Programme of the European Union, European Commission. 2014.
Joint efforts of police and health authorities to combat trafficking in human beings: Handbook for professionals at the interface of police and health authorities
Published by Payoke and the Danube University of Krems with financial support from the Prevention of and Fight against Crime programme of the European Union, European Commission. 2014.
Report of the Task Force on Trafficking Women and Girls
Report of the Task Force on Trafficking Women and Girls. The American Psychological Association. 2014.
Human Trafficking Screening Tool
Human Trafficking Screening Tool. Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force. June 2013.
Confronting Commercial Sex Exploitation and Sex Trafficking of Minors in the United States: A Guide for the Healthcare Sector
Confronting Commercial Sex Exploitation and Sex Trafficking of Minors in the United States: A Guide for the Healthcare Sector. Institute of Medicine and National Research Council of the National Academies. 2013.
First, Do No Harm: Designing a model of trauma-informed care for survivors of human trafficking in Los Angeles County
First, Do No Harm: Designing a model of trauma-informed care for survivors of human trafficking in Los Angeles County. Annie Fehrenbacher. UCLA Center for the Study of Women, 2013.
Ending the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Call for Multi-System Collaboration in California
Ending the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Call for Multi-System Collaboration in California. Kate Walker. California Child Welfare Council, 2013.
Early Intervention to Avoid Sex Trading and Trafficking of Minnesota’s Female Youth: A Benefit-Cost Analysis
Early Intervention to Avoid Sex Trading and Trafficking of Minnesota’s Female Youth: A Benefit-Cost Analysis. Martin, Lotspeich, and Stark. For the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center. 2012.
CAST: Identification and Referral for Human Trafficking Survivors in Health Care Settings: Survey Report
Carolyn Liu Lumpkin and Adriana Taboada, "Identification and Referral for Human Trafficking Survivors in
Health Care Settings: Survey Report," CAST, 2017.
Moving Upstream: The Merits of a Public Health Law Approach to Human Trafficking
Moving Upstream: The Merits of a Public Health Law Approach to Human Trafficking. Jonathan Todres. North Carolina Law Review, Vol. 89, No. 2, p. 447, 2011.
Labor Trafficking is a Women’s Rights Issue
Labor Trafficking is a Women’s Rights Issue. A brief report by Freedom Network USA. September 2010.
Expert Analysis on Health-Sector Responses to Violence Against Women
Expert Analysis on Health-Sector Responses to Violence Against Women. The World Health Organization, Sexual and Reproductive Health. March 2009.
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in New York City, Volume One: The CSEC Population in New York City: Size, Characteristics, and Needs
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in New York City, Volume One: The CSEC Population in New York City: Size, Characteristics, and Needs. Curtis, Terry, Dank, Dombrowski, and Khan. Submitted to the National Institute of Justice, US Department of Justice, 2008.
Turning Pain into Power: Trafficking Survivors’ Perspectives on Early Intervention Strategies
Turning pain into power: Trafficking Survivors’ Perspectives on Early Intervention Strategies. San Francisco, CA: Family Violence Prevention Fund. 2005.
Budapest declaration on public health and trafficking in human beings
Budapest declaration on public health and trafficking in human beings. Budapest: Regional Conference on Public Health & Trafficking in Human Beings. International Organization for Migration. 2003.