This session will explore the lesser-known aspects of familial trafficking, including descriptions of typologies, a discussion on risk and preventative factors, and strategies for working with victims and survivors. A facilitator with lived experience will guide the session, providing information and space for connection. The session will include discussion of dynamics relevant to both familial labor and sex trafficking, including the perspectives of both survivors of inter-familial abuse and family units who are exploited by external parties. Professionals of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend, as material is relevant to service providers, legal professionals, educators, and researchers. The presenter will explore the ways in which the under-resourced population of familial trafficking survivors can be better supported by the sector, survivor leaders, and grassroots movements to end exploitation.
Trigger Warning: This presentation contains information (written, spoken, or visual) that may be triggering or (re)traumatizing to attendees.
Anastasia Lynge is a researcher and consultant, specializing in the prevention of forced labor and human trafficking. Their research focuses on reduction of human rights abuses within global supply chains. Additionally, they are a subject matter expert on the issue of familial trafficking, and provide training and technical assistance on this topic to a wide array of audiences.