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Addressing human trafficking as a public health issue
Frances Recknor1,2, Erica Di Ruggiero3, Elsabeth Jensen4
1Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, MS 350, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. frances.recknor@bcm.edu.
Summary
Human trafficking (HT) is a global public health crisis impacting millions, causing severe health issues. A public health approach can improve health equity and support anti-trafficking efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Criminology
Background:
- Human trafficking (HT) is a pervasive global issue with significant public health implications.
- HT is linked to adverse health outcomes due to violence and exploitation, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of public health in addressing human trafficking in Canada.
- To advocate for a public health approach to enhance existing anti-trafficking initiatives.
Main Methods:
- This commentary synthesizes existing knowledge on human trafficking and public health.
- It discusses the potential contributions of public health expertise, such as health promotion and surveillance.
Main Results:
- The integration of public health perspectives into anti-trafficking efforts is still developing.
- Public health interventions can address upstream drivers of well-being for trafficked individuals.
Conclusions:
- A public health approach offers a valuable framework for intervening in human trafficking.
- Further discussion and development are needed to fully realize the potential of public health in this field, particularly in Canada.
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