Date of Award
January 2015
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Document Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Justice Studies
First Advisor
Robin Haarr
Department Affiliation
Justice Studies
Second Advisor
Victoria E. Collins
Department Affiliation
Justice Studies
Third Advisor
Scott A. Hunt
Department Affiliation
Justice Studies
Abstract
This research is designed to identify service and capacity gaps that exist and need to be addressed in Central Kentucky to improve the provision of social services for survivors of human trafficking. Relying upon in-depth interviews with individuals from different organizations/agencies (e.g., social service providers, federal and local law enforcement agencies, human trafficking task forces) in Central Kentucky that work on human trafficking and with survivors, this research provides a comprehensive picture of the social services available to survivors of human trafficking, including the need for additional services. This research offers an analysis of the capacity gaps that exist, making it difficult for survivors of human trafficking to get the necessary protection, rehabilitation, recovery, and repatriation services needed.
Copyright
Copyright 2015 Arika Morgan Bow
Recommended Citation
Bow, Arika Morgan, "Everybody Matters: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Support Services Available to Survivors of Human Trafficking in Central Kentucky" (2015). Online Theses and Dissertations. 341.
https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/341
