3071-The political economy of new slavery

Arne Dormaels, Bruno Moens and Nele Praet 89
support and a listening ear, provide them with information and so on.
The social workers encourage and support the victim in his or her efforts
to solve his or her problems, to feel better, to embark on education, to
look for future lodging, and so on, in view of further integration.
Safe-house clients experience a daily routine: getting up at certain
hours, eating between certain hours, doing daily tasks, and so on.
Clients sometimes complain about this routine, but in the end almost
all of them feel good about it. It gives them an opportunity to get back
on track with their lives and with society – a lot of the victims of human
trafficking have lived very unsteady lives, especially the women who
have been exploited in the sex industry. The return to a routine has a
very positive, restful effect on most of the victims. Taking into account
a victim’s need to integrate themselves into society, special attention is
given to registration for language courses and integration workshops
as significant means to get access to society.
In general, clients have to stay for a minimum period of three months
in the safe house. One month before the end of their stay, clients are
Empowerment/
making social support
redundant
Personal development
(integration, personally gained
social network)
A more permanent, personal place to stay
Education: orientation courses, language courses
Structure (daily routine)
Rest, sleep, social contact, food, refreshment, etc.
Medical care/health issues, housing/lodging (safe house), safety, intake
Figure 4.1
Model of support for clients of Payoke