Human Trafficking Victim Protection Act (TVPA)

INTRODUCTION

Human trafficking is the contemporary practice of human slavery. Some victims of human trafficking live without proper health care and unaware of their bodily status. Some live with addictions. Some live with an education cut short. However, it is essential for one to note that the victims of human trafficking are not consenting women in aquamarine disco boots eager to make a dime aware of the misfortune they may soon face. The victims of human trafficking are both women and men of all ages found on international and domestic surfaces who once lived everyday lives with family and friends. This concludes that the prototype of a human trafficking victim is non- existent, but there is a majority and it is young and female with the

Or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age” (CST and the CWS) It is crucial that one recognizes the detrimental effects of human trafficking and that this is a practice in which the victim is being taken against their will entirely through the use of agency or ultimatum. The victims of human trafficking are then instructed to work in the mega business for little to nothing in return. This problem does not seem to be getting better either, as it is the fastest growing business of organized crime and the third largest criminal enterprise in the world. (FBI) Moreover, it is estimated that around 293,000 American youth are currently at risk of becoming victims of human trafficking and once immersed there is no guarantee that they will be returning home. This is because once trafficked the victims may become too hesitant or afraid to speak out against or escape from their traffickers. The traffickers take pride in their ability to manipulate the victims into staying and holding their fear in and soon enough the victim will become accustomed to the

This approach takes into account that the trauma the victims have faced are profound and complex and service will be given under an individualistic and collaborative approach. The primary goal here is to simply encourage empowerment and recovery while concurrently treating mental health difficulties that need to be treated for the long term health of the victim. Treatment will fall under the category of individual and group therapy with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy as it has the largest evidence-base support in its effectiveness. (TTHW) Furthermore, within the service of mental health is also the reward of forming an interpersonal relationship. Mental health providers will strive to build appropriate relationships with the victims as not only does this goal create a healthy bond between the provider and the victim, but it encourages healthy social