This initial exploratory study concerns groups of children about whom there have recently been reports of human trafficking in the Netherlands, but who have received little attention in relation to it. Seven specific groups have been selected. It is not a random selection; the groups have been chosen because they have been mentioned in other exploratory studies, in cases before the courts and in media reports or in warnings that have reached the National Rapporteur from professionals in the field. In light of the exploratory nature of this study, it was decided to adopt a low threshold for the inclusion of particular groups, so further research was carried out even if the information about the relationship between these groups and human trafficking was sparse.

The seven groups covered in this analysis are Syrian child brides; Roma children; Children living illegally in the Netherlands who have to work in households; Children working in production chains; Children with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa; Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children; Children who join (or wish to join) ISIS.