Honors College Theses
Publication Date
4-20-2016
Major
Sociology (B.S.)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Faculty Mentor
April Schueths
Abstract
Domestic human trafficking, especially of minors, has become a serious though largely
invisible issue in the United States. There are, however, organizations and policies in place that
have become active in caring for, restoring and reintegrating those survivors who have been able
to escape. Through the perspectives of service providers, this exploratory qualitative study
examines the factors of vulnerability of victims, the issues that support reintegration for
survivors and the best practices as well as indicators of success when caring for survivors. This
was accomplished through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with representatives from
various social service agencies in Georgia that are involved with human trafficking. This
research fills the gap in literature by adding to the best practices for aftercare of survivors of
human trafficking.
Recommended Citation
Shafer, Joel D. Mr., "Human Trafficking: Exploration of Best Practices for Restoration and Integration for Survivors in Southeastern United States" (2016). Honors College Theses. 165.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/165
