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A "NEW LIFE" FOR TRAFFICKED VICTIMS THROUGH PROTECTION AND OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT? : A Case Study of Baan Kredtrakarn, Thailand

Phongphisutbubpa, Parichart (2007)
Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University
Abstract
This thesis looked into the protection and occupational development process under the Thai government shelter and the extent to which it has assisted and supported the victims of human trafficking, both Thai and non-Thai, in psychosocial rehabilitation, therapy, and vocational training and development. I used the capability theory and empowerment approach as a framework of analysis to assess qualitatively the findings from in-depth interviews during my fieldwork from 8th October to 8th November 2007 in Thailand, with various governmental, non-governmental and international organisations working on human trafficking issues. I analysed how the service built up the capabilities of women and girls ravaged from exploitation, and empowered them... (More)
This thesis looked into the protection and occupational development process under the Thai government shelter and the extent to which it has assisted and supported the victims of human trafficking, both Thai and non-Thai, in psychosocial rehabilitation, therapy, and vocational training and development. I used the capability theory and empowerment approach as a framework of analysis to assess qualitatively the findings from in-depth interviews during my fieldwork from 8th October to 8th November 2007 in Thailand, with various governmental, non-governmental and international organisations working on human trafficking issues. I analysed how the service built up the capabilities of women and girls ravaged from exploitation, and empowered them for a ?new life?. The protection process focused on welfare protection and occupational therapy for victims to develop their self-confidence and stand on their feet rather than training for a livelihood. It however served as a platform for women and girls to decide their next course of action - Thai women and girls were able to enrol in further education and training, and non-Thais before repatriation learnt some basic occupational skills. However, effectiveness of the service was constrained by such internal factors as lack of human resources at the shelter as well as external factors as weak follow-up from origin countries. (Less)
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author
Phongphisutbubpa, Parichart
supervisor
organization
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
Thai government shelters, victims of human trafficking, protection and occupational development capability and empowerment, Social sciences, Samhällsvetenskaper
language
English
id
1320812
date added to LUP
2008-03-10 00:00:00
date last changed
2008-03-10 00:00:00
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  abstract     = {{This thesis looked into the protection and occupational development process under the Thai government shelter and the extent to which it has assisted and supported the victims of human trafficking, both Thai and non-Thai, in psychosocial rehabilitation, therapy, and vocational training and development. I used the capability theory and empowerment approach as a framework of analysis to assess qualitatively the findings from in-depth interviews during my fieldwork from 8th October to 8th November 2007 in Thailand, with various governmental, non-governmental and international organisations working on human trafficking issues. I analysed how the service built up the capabilities of women and girls ravaged from exploitation, and empowered them for a ?new life?. The protection process focused on welfare protection and occupational therapy for victims to develop their self-confidence and stand on their feet rather than training for a livelihood. It however served as a platform for women and girls to decide their next course of action - Thai women and girls were able to enrol in further education and training, and non-Thais before repatriation learnt some basic occupational skills. However, effectiveness of the service was constrained by such internal factors as lack of human resources at the shelter as well as external factors as weak follow-up from origin countries.}},
  author       = {{Phongphisutbubpa, Parichart}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{A "NEW LIFE" FOR TRAFFICKED VICTIMS THROUGH PROTECTION AND OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT? : A Case Study of Baan Kredtrakarn, Thailand}},
  year         = {{2007}},
}