Abstract
This thesis explores the methodological approaches reintegration programs employ to assimilate trafficked persons back into the social, economic, and cultural norms of a community. Through content analysis of reintegration guides and a comprehensive theoretical analysis, this study identifies the common expectations concerning the needs trafficked individuals may have upon exiting their trafficked situations. Furthermore, this report examines the reintegration tactics utilized to address the social and economic vulnerabilities of trafficked persons. The results indicated in the process illustrate the general expectations service providers have of a post-trafficked individual. Frequent expectations include dependency, shame, low self-esteem, mental and physical health concerns, and others. According to the identified characteristics, reintegration programs apply particular methods in order to attend to these concerns. As a result of these findings, reintegration programs appear to focus on issues concerning the ability of a trafficked person to live independently while maintaining the social and cultural standards of mainstream society.
Advisor
Matsuzawa, Setsuko
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
Recommended Citation
Ferber, Constance, "Souls For Sale: An Exploration of the Methodological Approaches Implemented in Reintegration Programs For Trafficked Persons" (2011). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 1175.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/1175
Disciplines
Demography, Population, and Ecology | Other Sociology | Social Psychology
Keywords
reintegration, human trafficking
Publication Date
2011
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
© Copyright 2011 Constance Ferber