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Sixty Girls, Three Nuns, One Home.

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  • 1Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Nazareth, KY.

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|July 22, 2015
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A nurse volunteer shares her experience supporting trafficked girls and children of prostitutes in India. This work highlights the vital role of caregiving and community in empowering vulnerable young women.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • International Health

Background:

  • Human trafficking and prostitution disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including young girls.
  • Limited resources and support systems often hinder the rehabilitation and well-being of these girls.
  • Nuns in India provide essential care, values, and safe housing for girls affected by these circumstances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the experience of a nurse volunteer working with trafficked girls and children of prostitutes in India.
  • To illustrate the impact of caregiving, values, and safe housing provided by nuns on the lives of these girls.
  • To demonstrate how retired nurses can continue to contribute to helping professions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive approach detailing the nurse volunteer's lived experience.

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  • Observation and interaction with 60 girls (ages 4-18) living in a communal home.
  • Analysis of lessons learned from the volunteer's immersive work.

    • Main Results:

    • The nuns provide a nurturing environment, fostering motivation, hard work, study, and play among the girls.
    • The volunteer gained insights into the resilience and potential of the girls despite challenging backgrounds.
    • The experience underscored the fulfilling opportunities for nurses in retirement to engage in humanitarian work.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-based care and dedicated individuals, like nuns and nurse volunteers, are crucial for the holistic development of vulnerable girls.
    • Retirement offers a valuable avenue for nurses to leverage their skills and passion in impactful service.
    • The study emphasizes the importance of safe spaces and supportive relationships in empowering girls affected by trafficking and exploitation.