Breaking the Chains: The Crucial Role of Healthcare and Legal Professionals in Combating Sexual Trafficking

Abstract

Sexual exploitation is a significant and alarming issue in underdeveloped countries like Pakistan, where individuals subjected to human/sex trafficking experience various physical, mental, and social disadvantages. As a pressing health problem, it necessitates the attention of medical professionals and legal experts. In clinical settings, healthcare providers can play a critical role in enhancing the assessment, identification, and government assistance of those affected by human/sex trafficking, especially females being trafficked for sexual exploitation. By providing political and regulatory services, women and girls may get the support they need to recover and reintegrate into society.