Abstract
Globally, child trafficking continues to be an organised crime violating the human rights of children, resulting in their psychological, physical, sexual and economic abuse. Once rescued from commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), minors are either restored to families or placed in protective homes, till they turn 18. These homes are ill-equipped to deal with the complex needs of minors who have undergone traumatic experiences, lost the security of a family and the chances that educational attainment or social capital can provide. This article will look at an intervention to rehabilitate minors living in a protective home in Mumbai, and presents lived experiences and perceptions of former residents, who have participated in this intervention and additionally discuss the effectiveness of the exercise. Numerous cases showed positive outcomes and suggest that alternative care for minor victims of CSE can be a noteworthy option, when supported adequately with trauma counselling and robust rehabilitation plans.
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