Parents’ reflections on child trafficking mitigation mechanisms in trafficking hotspot communities
Date
2023
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Global Crime
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.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Child trafficking, mitigation mechanism, trafficking communities, caregivers
Citation
To cite this article: Crispin Rakibu Mbamba, Enoch Boafo Amponsah, Portia Akua Yeboaa, Deborah Annang & Mary McCarthy (2023): Parents’ reflections on child trafficking mitigation mechanisms in trafficking hotspot communities, Global Crime, DOI: 10.1080/17440572.2023.2166935