Abstract:
Evidence shows that the majority of the world’s trafficking in persons for sexual and labour purposes occurs over short distances. In
Ghana, children are largely trafficked from rural communities into
resource-prone areas to engage in intensive labour activities. This
study explores the views of parents in communities where children
are largely trafficked, on the best ways to intervene in child traffick ing cases. In-depth interviews were conducted with 21 adults (who
are parents) from communities in Ghana. Data were managed with
HyperRESEARCH software and analysed thematically. Findings
reveal that providing vocational and technical training to improve
means of livelihood, promoting knowledge on trafficking, and
strictly enforcing laws will contribute to combating child trafficking
in Ghana. The study recommends the need for inter-organisational
collaboration and calls for the government to create rural opportunities for financially struggling families to prevent them from falling
prey to traffickers due to their hardships.
