This article discusses the importance of implementing trauma-informed strategies in human trafficking policies, particularly in the context of substance use and the opioid
This study describes how traffickers use substances to recruit and control victims, providing insights into the methods employed and implications for victim treatment.
A scholarly project that examines the contributors to the intersection between human trafficking and the opioid epidemic, offering evidence-based treatment strategies and action plans.
This resource discusses the connection between the opioid crisis and the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), highlighting how substance abuse increases vulnerability to trafficking and violence. It underscores the need for culturally sensitive, community-based approaches to address opioid addiction and protect Indigenous women. The resource calls for collaboration among tribal leaders, healthcare providers, and law enforcement to combat these intertwined crises.
This resource from Polaris examines the intersection of human trafficking and the opioid crisis, detailing how traffickers exploit addiction to recruit and control victims. It emphasizes the importance of addressing substance use disorders as part of anti-trafficking efforts and calls for coordinated responses among healthcare, social services, and law enforcement to provide effective support for survivors.