Human Trafficking: A Global Health Emergency: Perspectives from Nursing, Criminal Justice, and the Social Sciences

This book discusses various forms of human trafficking, including sex trafficking, forced labor, and forced marriage, with a focus on global public health and policy. It is edited by psychiatric-mental health nurses and an applied anthropologist and includes medical, mental health, and social work interventions and programs with documented outcomes. It will be useful in nursing, medicine, public health, social work, and policy-making disciplines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 467 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted phenomenon of human trafficking, a rapidly escalating issue that has profound implications for public health, society, and the economy. As the world grapples with the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries are increasingly burdened by the devastating effects of this crime. Edited by esteemed psychiatric-mental health nurses and an applied anthropologist, this volume offers a comprehensive exploration of all forms of human trafficking, including sex trafficking, forced labor, forced marriage, baby trafficking, organ trafficking, child marriage, and child soldiers. With a strong focus on global public health and policy, this book fills a critical gap in our understanding of this complex issue.

The book is organized into chapters, each dedicated to a specific aspect of human trafficking. Each chapter provides a state-of-the-art overview of the knowledge and includes case studies that illustrate the specific focal ideas discussed. The chapters also include discussion, questions, and exercises to help readers retain and reinforce the chapter material.

This textbook is designed to be valuable for a wide range of disciplines, including nursing, medicine, public health, social work, policy making, law, criminal justice, and education. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of human trafficking and offers practical strategies for addressing this issue.

By raising awareness, promoting prevention, and providing interventions for survivors, we can work towards creating a world where human trafficking is no longer a threat to the well-being of individuals and communities. This book serves as a valuable resource for professionals and students alike, as we strive to build a more just and equitable society.

Weight: 917g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031338748
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023