Trauma
Child Soldier Use in South Sudan Still on the Rise
Child Soldier use has been on the rise throughout the 5-year civil war in South Sudan, the world’s youngest country. Child Soldiers are often forcibly recruited. Recruitment of children is practiced by both rebel factions and government forces.
INTERVIEWING SURVIVORS: GETTING TO THE TRUTH
Cultural Considerations in Identifying Human Trafficking Victims
Police Officer Margaret Shelley responded to a tripped alarm in an affluent suburban neighborhood. She surveyed the house for any …
Barriers to Identifying Victims and Helping Survivors: The Case for Considering Culture
Imagine a girl from Bangladesh. Her family is destitute – floods have washed out their crops and her younger siblings …
Plight of Syrian Child Refugees in Lebanon
A report recently released by the Freedom Fund suggests that up to 70 percent of Syrian refugee children living in Lebanon work. They found that forced labor is becoming more common as refugees become more desperate.
Part 4: How to Foster an Environment Where Children Feel Comfortable Speaking Up
Talking to children about issues like child sex trafficking can be intimidating, for both parents and children alike.
Part 2: Discussing Trauma with Children
Talking with children about human trafficking is an important first step in preventing their exploitation. But just talking with children about such a disturbing topic can be extremely intimidating.
Where the Crossroads of Abuse Meet: Domestic Violence and Trafficking
In light of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it is only fitting to talk about the stark connection between domestic violence and human trafficking. While seemingly two separate issues, domestic violence and trafficking are intertwined more often than not.
Discussing Trauma With Children
We are excited to partner with Human Trafficking Search this month on the Protecting Children from Human Trafficking Campaign. Talking …
The Role of Trauma in Human Trafficking
Whether one is a labor trafficking victim; a domestic or international sex trafficking victim or survivor; or any other victim …