The research Human trafficking and violence: Findings from the largest global dataset of trafficking survivors, conducted by Stöckl et al., investigates the prevalence of physical and sexual violence among trafficked individuals, utilising data from the International Organization for Migration’s Victims of Trafficking Database (VoTD). The research encompasses 10,369 victims across 94 countries, employing unadjusted odds ratios and staged logistic regression models to analyse the association between pre-departure characteristics and experiences of violence during trafficking.
Results reveal that 54% of victims reported experiencing physical and/or sexual violence, with higher rates among female victims compared to males. A significant proportion of trafficked individuals self-identified as poor before their trafficking experience, highlighting socioeconomic vulnerabilities. The findings underscore the necessity for tailored post-trafficking support services that address the diverse needs of survivors, recognising the varying experiences of violence across different demographics. The study calls for a public health approach to human trafficking, advocating for context-specific interventions to improve survivor care and prevent trafficking-related harm.
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