Stolen smiles: a summary report on the physical and psychological health consequences of women and adolescents trafficked in Europe.

This report presents some of the first-ever statistical data on trafficked womens health outcomes. It also provides evidence on violence and health risks that may have influenced these outcomes. The findings are startling in the breadth and depth of the harm women sustained. The level of harm caused to so many aspects of womens physical sexual and psychological health was all-encompassing posing a massive challenge to care providers. The organizations that assist women who have been trafficked frequently have their economic and human resources stretched to the maximum. With this study we hope not only to call attention to the health implications of trafficking in women but to provide fact-based information on the range of health consequences of trafficking which can lead to better more holistic care for women who have been trafficked. To this end our research team and the women who were trafficked joined together to provide a full set of data on many discrete aspects of womens health. From this evidence-base we hope that improved policies and well-planned and resourced services will be available for the many women who will be requiring assistance in rebuilding their health and well-being. (excerpt)

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