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Human Trafficking: A Review For Mental Health Professionals, Oksana Yakushko

Department of Educational Psychology: Faculty Publications

This article provides a review of current research on human trafficking for mental health practitioners and scholars. In addition to an overview of definitions, causes and processes of trafficking, the article highlights mental health consequences of trafficking along with suggestions for treatment of survivors. Directions for counseling services, prevention, policy work and international involvement are also discussed.