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Commentary Open Access
Volume 5 | Issue 1 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.33696/mentalhealth.5.035

The Mental Health Considerations Within the Difficulties Associated with Identifying Victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

  • 1University of Wolverhampton Law School, University of Wolverhampton Mary Seacole Building, Room MH021, Faculty of Social Sciences Nursery Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
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Corresponding Author

Matthew Davis, Matthew.Davis@wlv.ac.uk

Received Date: March 04, 2025

Accepted Date: March 27, 2025

Abstract

The identification of vulnerable individuals who are or have been subjected to abuse and exploitation is vitally important so that survivors can access the specific help and support to assist them recover from their traumatic experiences. This article considers what the main issues, barriers and challenges are for trafficked victims to be positively identified. It also illustrates how mental health workers can play a significant role in identifying those most likely to become victims of human trafficking and support them effectively. These issues are important and valuable to consider as the selection of aspects of the topics to discuss are pertinent especially in light of the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s mental health.

Keywords

Human Trafficking, Mental Health, COVID-19 pandemic

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