Language Barriers in the U.S.: Exploring the Protection of Human Trafficking Victims Whose Native Language Is Spanish

Location

Statesboro Campus, Russell Union, Room 2084, Session 4

Document Type and Release Option

Thesis Presentation (Open Access)

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Miguel Garcia

Faculty Mentor Email

mgarcia@georgiasouthern.edu

Presentation Year

2022

Start Date

22-4-2022 4:00 PM

End Date

22-4-2022 5:00 PM

Description

Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar industry that targets vulnerable populations including non-English speakers trafficked for labor or sex purposes. This research explores the impact of language barriers within nonprofit organizations when working with Spanish-speaking trafficking victims. The study exposed the need for increased collaboration and awareness, materials, and cultural literacy.

Academic Unit

College of Arts and Humanities

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Apr 22nd, 4:00 PM Apr 22nd, 5:00 PM

Language Barriers in the U.S.: Exploring the Protection of Human Trafficking Victims Whose Native Language Is Spanish

Statesboro Campus, Russell Union, Room 2084, Session 4

Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar industry that targets vulnerable populations including non-English speakers trafficked for labor or sex purposes. This research explores the impact of language barriers within nonprofit organizations when working with Spanish-speaking trafficking victims. The study exposed the need for increased collaboration and awareness, materials, and cultural literacy.