Trauma and the Rehabilitation of Trafficked Women: The Experiences of Yazidi Survivors

This book explores the challenges, strategies, and support systems for rehabilitating and reintegrating Yazidi women who have survived human trafficking, based on research in Iraqi Kurdistan and among refugees in Germany. It gives women trafficked by ISIS their own voice and offers an overview of the support and protection available.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book explores the challenges, strategies, and support systems that exist for the rehabilitation and reintegration of Yazidi women who have survived human trafficking. Through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and case studies, it gives these women a voice to express their experiences during captivity, while also providing an overview of the forms of support and protection available and necessary for survivors. By examining the experiences and needs of refugee women who have undergone traumatizing experiences, Trauma and the Rehabilitation of Trafficked Women will appeal to scholars and policy makers with interests in gender studies, feminist thought, sexual violence during war, human trafficking, and trauma recovery.

Introduction:
The Yazidi community, a religious minority in Iraq, has faced significant persecution and violence, including human trafficking. Women and girls from the Yazidi community have been targeted by ISIS, who have sold them into sexual slavery or forced them into marriage. This book aims to explore the challenges, strategies, and support systems that exist for the rehabilitation and reintegration of Yazidi women who have survived human trafficking.

Challenges:
The rehabilitation and reintegration of Yazidi women who have survived human trafficking are complex and multifaceted. These women have experienced severe trauma, including physical and sexual abuse, as well as psychological trauma. They may also face social stigma and discrimination, as well as economic and educational barriers.

Strategies:
To address these challenges, a range of strategies have been employed. One of the most important strategies is providing trauma-informed care and support. This includes providing mental health services, such as counseling and therapy, as well as medical care, such as reproductive health services and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.

Support Systems:
Support systems are also essential for the rehabilitation and reintegration of Yazidi women. These include community-based organizations, such as women's shelters and support groups, as well as government agencies, such as the Iraqi Ministry of Human Rights and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. These organizations provide a range of services, such as legal assistance, social work, and education.

Case Studies:
To illustrate the challenges and strategies involved in the rehabilitation and reintegration of Yazidi women, this book includes case studies of women who have survived human trafficking. These women share their experiences and provide insights into the forms of support and protection that are necessary for survivors.

Conclusion:
The rehabilitation and reintegration of Yazidi women who have survived human trafficking are complex and multifaceted. However, by providing trauma-informed care and support, as well as by building strong support systems, it is possible to help these women rebuild their lives and recover from the trauma they have experienced. This book provides a valuable contribution to the literature on human trafficking and trauma recovery, and will appeal to scholars and policy makers with interests in gender studies, feminist thought, sexual violence during war, human trafficking, and trauma recovery.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367510312