Social reintegration of the women survivors of Sex Trafficking

This scoping review systematically examines the existing body of literature on the social reintegration of women survivors of sex trafficking, with the aim of mapping the scope, nature, and characteristics of research conducted in this field. Drawing on evidence from multiple academic databases, the review includes peer-reviewed empirical studies, review articles, and relevant conceptual or theoretical papers that address post-trafficking reintegration experiences. The review adopts a scoping methodology to capture the breadth and diversity of scholarship across disciplines such as social work, psychology, public health, criminology, gender studies, and human rights. Given the complex and multidimensional nature of social reintegration, the review explores how reintegration is conceptualized, the domains it encompasses, and the contexts in which reintegration processes unfold. By systematically organizing existing evidence, this review provides a comprehensive overview of how women survivors’ reintegration experiences have been examined and interpreted in the literature. The scoping review is expected to yield several important outcomes. First, it will produce a comprehensive mapping of existing research, identifying key themes, trends, and patterns related to the social reintegration of women survivors of sex trafficking. This synthesis will clarify the multidimensional components of reintegration, including psychosocial recovery, economic empowerment, social relationships, community acceptance, legal support, and access to services. Second, the review will identify critical gaps and under-explored areas in the literature, such as limited geographic representation, methodological constraints, or insufficient attention to long-term reintegration outcomes and structural factors. These insights will provide a foundation for future empirical research and methodological advancement in the field. Finally, the findings of this review are expected to inform evidence-based practice and policy, offering guidance to social workers, service providers, non-governmental organizations, and policymakers involved in post-trafficking rehabilitation and reintegration. By consolidating existing knowledge, the review aims to contribute to the development of more effective, rights-based, and sustainable reintegration strategies for women survivors of sex trafficking.