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Abstract
Human trafficking, the exploitation of others for personal gain, is a form of modern day slavery and a complex human rights issue with far reaching impact (Thompson & Haley, 2018). Several anti-trafficking organizations suggest that human trafficking is a significant concern in the state of Georgia (Center for Public Policy Studies, 2013). The present study sought to investigate the perceived training needs of psychologists in Georgia for working with victims of human trafficking. Researchers utilized a modified version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) and developed a survey questionnaire to investigate the following: demographic and professional identity, general clinical experience, attitudes about human trafficking, clinical experience with victims of human trafficking and trauma, and perceived sense of self-efficacy for working with victims of human trafficking and trauma. Overall, results indicated that participants are not engaging with victims of human trafficking in their practice or advocacy work. Additional findings suggest that trauma-informed training and training to work with diverse populations may have utility for psychologists’ who work with victims of human trafficking.