Familial Trafficking: Its Impact on Survivors and Hope for Healing
Christi Scott Bartman, MPA, JD, PhD & Alicia Ley | September 20 | 1:45-2:45 pm
Topic: Experience, Direct Service | Knowledge Level: Beginner
While familial trafficking is still not fully understood or recognized, studies are starting to show that it is involved in a disturbing number of trafficking cases (Allert, 2022; Polaris, 2021; Edwards et al., 2022). As we have heard in other presentations, the flags are not only difficult to see, but also different from those in your normal Human Trafficking 101 presentation. But what about the ramifications? Because this type of trafficking happens where we are supposed to experience attachment and safety first in our lives, the road to healing may vary from other typologies of trafficking. Learn from a survivor about the impact familial trafficking has on survivors in other aspects of their lives – relationships, interaction with peers, and holidays for example. Then, learn how we can better address these as we walk with them and seek to understand the importance of healing attachment wounds and restorative relationships.
Presentation Objectives:
· Discuss how familial trafficking flags differ from other types of trafficking
· Explain the ramifications of being trafficked by family on the other aspects of a survivor’s life
· Discuss ways we can support healing using strategies such as healing attachment wounds and restorative relationships