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Reducing the Impact of Bias, Power and Culture When assisting Trafficked Persons: A Guide for Service Providers

Document number
1999
Date
2008
Title
Reducing the Impact of Bias, Power and Culture When assisting Trafficked Persons: A Guide for Service Providers
Author/publisher
Sangita Chari & Jodi Stewart-Moore
Availability
LSI library
Document type(s)
Research/Study/Analysis,
Keywords
Assistance, Residence permit, Reintegration, Social assistance, Rehabilitation, Reflection period, Repatriation; Return; Redress, Protection, Social inclusion; Residence permit;
Summary
A case manager or service provider may be assigned a trafficked client of any gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, education and employability at any given moment. Additionally, a trafficked client has endured an extreme loss of freedom, power and respect and may not be understood in a foreign country and culture. It is a considerable task, therefore, to create a provider-client relationship that encourages the client to make decisions consistent with their values, beliefs and culture, so critical to their wellbeing and future success. This guidebook and workbook is full of self-reflection exercises, case studies, discussions and tips to help you minimize biases, share power and create cross-cultural partnerships with clients. The end result is empowered clients who select the most appropriate and necessary services, moving from crisis to stability. It is possible to order this publication by clicking here.
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