Citation

Balfour G, Callands T, Okech D, Kombian G. J. Evid. Based Soc. Work (2019) 2020; 17(3): 332-346.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/26408066.2020.1729920

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

PURPOSE: With the increasing number of assistance programs that target trafficking survivors around the globe, there is a need for documentation of evidence that can inform such programs. This paper examined and documented the post-intervention experiences of trafficked and vulnerable women who had received services at Lifeline, a residential care facility in Ghana, West Africa.

METHOD: The study employed a secondary qualitative analysis of in-depth, face-to face interviews with n = 37 participants. Data analyzes were conducted using thematic analysis and themes and sub-themes were then extracted.

FINDINGS: Three major themes emerged from the study: major achievements after leaving Lifeline; challenges after leaving Lifeline; and family dynamics and relations after leaving Lifeline.

CONCLUSION: Despite experiencing various social, psychological, and economic challenges after the intervention, participants reported that this particular agency had positively impacted their lives.

Language: en

Keywords

Human trafficking; human Trafficking Interventions; post-Trafficking Outcomes; poverty Alleviation; qualitative Study; skills Training