Health Reports July 15, 2023

PTSD Among Human Trafficking Survivors in Community Case Management

Written By castla

Ethan Levine, Cast, and David Smith, Mercy Lab Foundation. Cast Briefing Note. (2023)

Human trafficking can have long-term effects on survivors’ mental health. Additionally, many of the conditions that make people vulnerable to trafficking, such as poverty and discrimination, can also have long-term effects on mental health. One of the most common outcomes is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This briefing note explores the impact of Cast’s Community Case Management services on identifying & addressing PTSD among trafficking survivors.

Download Briefing Note

Related Posts

geometric pattern

Research and Evaluation Snapshot, 2025

Ethan Levine, Cast The research team at Cast engages in survivor-centered, anti-oppression scholarship. Our work addresses anti-trafficking practice, including but not limited to the provision of direct services to survivors;...

geometric pattern
December 16, 2025

What If Journalists Collaborated with Trafficking Survivors?

Journalists play a crucial role in shaping understandings of human trafficking. When describing the problem, they can draw attention to root causes and urgent gaps in policy and services. When...

Cast’s 247 Human Trafficking Hotline 888-KEY-2-FREE (888-539-2373)
October 1, 2025

For Survivors, One Call to Our Hotline Can Change Everything. Without Federal Funding, That Call May Go Nowhere.

One call to Cast’s 24/7 Human Trafficking Hotline is all it takes. Once that call is made, we are ready to respond. Cast receives around 200 urgent calls to our...