ABSTRACT

This study aims to understand, through victims’ experiences, the impact and subsequent help-seeking and support process. The data was collected in institutional settings, through a semi-structured interview, from nine adult sheltered victims of labor exploitation of both sexes – 2 females and 7 males, aged between 42–67 years (M = 56.67; SD = 8.411). Thematic analysis was used, and three main themes emerged: formal support system, post-victimization and impact and traumas during formal support. The support provided to the victim was portrayed as effective and adequate; being able to meet the most basic and immediate needs. The victims trusted the police and the governmental institutions and were able to collaborate with the courts. The implications regarding the help-seeking system and public policy are discussed.

摘要

本研究旨在通过受害者的经历了解影响以及随后的求助和支持过程。数据是在机构环境中通过半结构化访谈从九名受庇护的男女劳动剥削受害者中收集的——2 名女性和 7 名男性，年龄在 42-67 岁之间（M = 56.67；SD = 8.411）。使用了主题分析，出现了三个主要主题：正式支持系统、受害后以及正式支持期间的影响和创伤。向受害者提供的支持被描述为有效和充分；能够满足最基本和最直接的需求。受害者信任警察和政府机构，并能够与法院合作。讨论了有关求助系统和公共政策的影响。