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  • Public Health
  • Criminology

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  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are established risk factors for psychosocial issues.
  • Research on ACEs as a precursor to human trafficking is limited, with most studies viewing trafficking as a cause of adversity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on the relationship between ACEs and the risk of human trafficking.
  • To identify specific ACEs that may predispose individuals to trafficking.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted.
  • Four databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, EMBASE, MEDLINE) were searched for studies assessing the ACEs-trafficking link.
  • Six studies met inclusion criteria, with findings and definitions analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Trends indicate that ACEs are associated with an increased risk of human trafficking.
  • Sexual abuse, physical abuse, and physical neglect were frequently identified as significant risk factors.
  • Variations in study findings and operational definitions were noted.

Conclusions:

  • ACEs, particularly specific forms of abuse and neglect, are significant risk factors for human trafficking.
  • Findings have implications for prevention, intervention strategies, policy development, and future research in victimology and public health.