Abstract :
Trafficking in persons is a complex issue demanding a coordinated and multidimensional response in order to
achieve effective and faster results. Due to the complexity of this phenomenon, it is often challenging for organizations serving this population to identify the constantly emerging needs in a routine fashion. The aim of this study is to providecomprehensive guidance to service providers on existing needs in this field and assessing the gaps in response to trafficking in persons in United States. The results of this study reveal a number of components that have to be cruciallyaddressed for creating a need based effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency system of service provision for victims of human trafficking.
Keyword :
interdisciplinary approach; human trafficking; survey; needs assessment; research; social work practice