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Transitional house and wellness centre for Human trafficking victims

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Why is this project?
According to the latest Report of news Human trafficking cases see upward trend in Kerala.According to the
data presented by the minister, Kerala reported 525 cases of human trafficking and charge sheeted 398
cases between 2016 and 2020, But the accused were convicted only in three cases. As per the data, the
number of cases reported in 2016 was just 21 cases while in 2020 a total of 166 cases of human trafficking
were reported. Even as the steady rise in the number of cases was in fact a hopeful development as it
indicates better reporting and action by the police, experts say that many cases are still overlooked as the
numbers are still grossly low.

(Source :Times of India.Updated: Feb 4, 2022, 10:17 IST).

The Government of India does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
These efforts included identifying more trafficking victims, primarily victims of bonded and forced labor. Efforts to audit government-run or -funded
shelters remained inadequate, and shortcomings in protection services for victims, especially children, remained unaddressed. The government
detained some foreign trafficking victims in state-run shelters for extended periods due to lengthy or non-existent repatriation processes.Many
victims waited years to receive central-government mandated compensation,and often state and district legal offices did not proactively request the
compensation or assist victims in filing applications. (Source :https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-trafficking-in-persons-report/india/)

The pandemic has negatively affected livelihoods and the economy in general.Millions of people working in industries such as the garment sector,
agriculture and farming, to manufacturing and domestic work have lost their sources of income. The UNODC believes that those who continue to
work in these sectors – where trafficking is frequently detected – may also face more exploitation because of the need to lower production costs
due to economic shocks.

Victims of trafficking often suffer from serious physical and psychological problems.The impacts of the trauma of sexual exploitation manifest as
health-issues , reproductive issues , mental problems , malnutrition, and alcohol and drug use and addictions. Trafficking victims require specialized
recovery programs that offer shelter, nutrition, and appropriate medical treatment, as well as psychological evaluation, counseling, taking care of
their mental and emotional well being ,education programs and life skills training etc..Hence there is an urge for creating a shelter and wellness
center for human trafficking victims to provide a vital resource for survivors of trafficking, helping them heal and build new lives.
Relevence of this project?

The project of a transitional house and wellness center for human trafficking survivors is highly relevant and necessary. Human trafficking is a
severe violation of human rights and involves the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for various forms of labor, including sexual exploitation,
forced labor, and organ trafficking. Survivors of human trafficking often face physical, psychological, and emotional trauma, as well as a range of
practical challenges such as finding a safe place to live and access to basic needs like food and healthcare.

A transitional house and wellness center can provide a safe and supportive environment for survivors to recover and rebuild their lives. The
center can offer a range of services, including counseling, medical care, vocational training, startup supports and legal assistance. These services
can help survivors overcome the trauma they have experienced and gain the skills and resources they need to move forward.

Additionally, a transitional house and wellness center can play a critical role in preventing further exploitation of survivors. By providing a safe
and supportive environment, survivors are less likely to fall back into the hands of traffickers or become vulnerable to other forms of exploitation.

Also Transitional and wellness center for human trafficking victims is feasible from social, environmental, economic, and technological perspectives
such as the center can offer vocational training and job placement services, which can help survivors gain employment and financial
independence. Sustainable design practices, such as the use of energy-efficient materials, and also more spaces that connects with nature will be
provided in the projects to help improve the mental and physical well being of the victims which is important. It also promotes awareness and
education about human trafficking, which is essential for preventing future incidents of trafficking.

Overall, a transitional house and wellness center is essential for supporting survivors of human trafficking and helping them transition to a life of
independence and self-sufficiency.

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About the project
The project aims to establish a transitional housing facility and wellness center to assist survivors of human trafficking as they work towards healing and
rebuilding their lives.The transitional housing aspect of the project involves providing long term housing to survivors, as well as resources such as food,
clothing, and counseling services. The wellness center component may include various types of support services, such as mental health counseling,
medical care, and job training or educational programs and .maintaining their physical and mental well-being through spaces and activities more
connected with nature as nature has proved to be best therapy for healing

Definition of human trafficking Impact of Human Trafficking on the Society

Human trafficking is the business of stealing freedom for profit. ● Fuels organized crime
Humans are trafficked for the purpose of sexual slavery, commercial ● Deprives countries of human capital
sexual exploitation, extraction of organs or tissues, forced marriage, ● Promotes social breakdown
forced labor or domestic servitude. Human trafficking after drugs
● Undermines public heal
and the arms trade is the third largest organized crime across the
world. It is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies ● Subverts government authority
freedom to 24.9 million people around the world.Human trafficking ● Imposes enormous economic cost
is one of the major concern of twenty first century that has taken a
rapid pace with the advent of the free movement and free trade Impact of Human Trafficking on Victims
under the shadow of globalisation. One should not be confuse about
Human Trafficking as a form of human smuggling and migration. On ● Loss of support from family and
the one side, smuggling involves illicit crossing of nation-state border community
with proper intention and concensus of the indiviual and migration is ● Loss of proper education
nothing, but voluntary movement of indiviuals. On the other side,
● Obstacles in physical
Human-trafficking has been subjected to the act without the wishes
of the indiviuals leading to vulnerability and exploitation. development
● Psychological Traumas

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The Process Why victims remain silent Causes of Trafficking
The process of trafficking include different stages and ● Unemployment
stakeholders. ● Poverty
● Absence of a social safety
1. 'Origin'- The process of trafficking initiates at ● Political instability
this stage.the origin may be a small town or a ● Status of violence against women
village for domestic trafficking process & children
whereas it may be a country for internationally ● The low risk, high-profit
networked trafficking.
2. 'Transition stage'- where victim has to stay for
a limited period of time or has to stay over for Legal frameworks & Victim Services
a few days, weeks or months.
3. 'Destination stage- Trafficked victim is finally ● NGO
Methods of Control
● Dept of social services
delivered to owner and then is asked to
● Domestic Violence services
provide services to the customers ● Indian penal code act
● Child Labour (Prohibition &
Involvement of Persons
Regulation) Act, 1986.
Throughout the entire human trafficking process there ● The Bonded Labour System
are 4 people involved: (Abolition) Act, 1976
● The recruiter ● The Ujjawala Scheme
● The trafficker
● The victim
● The human trafficking industry

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Projects earlier done in kcoa and how it is different?
Similar projects like rehabilitation centre for street childrens, De-addiction centre,juvenile observation home etc. has been attempted by the seniors.
This project is different from it because the intend of my project is to create a healing space and a transitional home for the victims of human
trafficking with specialized recovery progammes with help of natural healing spaces as well as creating opportunities for a stable, independent living
of victims through vocational training and small business. The primary goal of this project is to increase public awareness of human trafficking. This
can be done by integrating the public and the victims through various activities and spaces. A transitional house were the victims feel safe and can
stay as long as they feel they are stable and confident to go out.

Project is hypothetical

The Ujjawala Scheme is a Comprehensive Scheme for Prevention of Trafficking and Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-Integration of Victims of Trafficking
for Commercial Sexual Exploitation.one of its objective is to provide rehabilitation services both immediate and long-term to the victims by providing
basic amenities/needs such as shelter, food, clothing, medical treatment including counselling, legal aid and guidance and vocational training.
Although there are some temporary shelters, there are no long-term facilities or rehabilitation programs where victims of human trafficking can stay
safely until they are strong enough to reintegrate into society.So with the help of this scheme and NGO’s working for human Trafficking I would like to
propose a transitional and wellness centre in kerala for human trafficking victims.

Impact of the project

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User groups
WHO ARE TRAFFICKED? Women
and children are the key target ,
People of low income , People with
low level of education , Young girls
running away from home People
who lack awareness of their legal
rights ,Women and children of
varying ages
The migrant labourers, the poor, unskilled and especially
woman and children in rural areas are more prone to be
trafficked in process of migration. Trafficking of minor girls and
women constituted about 76 % of human trafficking cases in
india over the past decade.Woman and children labourers face
systematic gender and social discrimination and are highly
vulnerable to sexual exploitation. They are coerced and
deceived from the origin, during movement, transit and
destination.Kerala is in the first position in ranking in child
sexual abuse complaints. The majority of identified victims
belongs 15-50 yrs.in that minor girls who are in between 15-17
are most vulnerable.
Hence the identified user groups include womens and minor
girls aged from 15-50 as primary user group.
Other identified user groups includes
● Advocates and service providers
● Volunteers and donors
● Community members / NGO workers
● Staff and management
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 Categories of activities in the project

Activities identified can be divided into three part for this projects

Residence and other

Healthcare support Social support Economic support spaces

● Meditation and mindfull
spaces
● Fitness and recreation areas
● Clinics
● Rehabilitation centers
● Alternative therapy centers
● Counselling Rooms ● Vocational training spaces ● Private living spaces
● Group therapy rooms ● Shops open for public ● Common living areas
● Educational spaces for children ● Handicraft centre ● Creative spaces
● Supportive services(NGO ● Catering services ● Cafe
Office) ● Hobby farming ● Gym
● Awareness centre ● Sports/entertainment
● Kids play area.

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Case studies
Live case studies

1. Muktangan Mitra De-Addiction center, Pune, India.

● Location: Mohanwadi, off Pune-Alandi Road, Verawada, Pune
● Architect: Shirish Beri
● Muktangan campus plot area: 39,870 sq. ft.
● Building built up area: 23,700 sq.ft

Muktangan Rehabilitation Center in Pune is a well-known center that has been providing addiction treatment services for over 30
years.

This architecture attempts at raising a sense of belonging and sharing between the users and therefore indirectly causing recoveries.
It has a variety of land use around it, which doesn't completely isolate itself from the city. Lastly it has a good amount of open space
inside the vicinity of the center. The goal of the design was to strike a harmonious balance between giving patients freedom and
ensuring their safety. This is also the primary goal of my design hence it is important to study this space.

2. Karunashraya hospice, bengaluru

3. Snehalaya campus
4. Nirbaya home,kakkanad

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Case studies
Literature casestudy
1. The Polaris Project- Washington, D.C.
Designed by Hickok Cole Architects
center includes a state-of-the-art training facility for law enforcement and other professionals.

2. The Samaritan Women- Baltimore, Maryland

Designed by architects from Hord Coplan Macht

focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for residents, with private living spaces, communal areas for cooking and
socializing, and a garden that provides a peaceful outdoor space for relaxation and reflection. The campus also includes a range of
amenities and services designed to support residents, including a chapel, a library, and a fitness center.

3. The Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition - Oakland, California

Designed by Gensler

focus on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for clients and staff, with natural materials and colors, comfortable furniture, and
ample natural light. The center also includes private meeting rooms, a communal kitchen, and a garden that provides a peaceful
outdoor space for relaxation and reflection.

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Site location
So according to the data Ernakulam has most migrant workers from other states
hence more chance of human trafficking cases to be identified can be from this
area.so the site is to be selected in ernakulam district.

Scale of the project

Scale of the project is 200+ people including the survivors, staffs, social workers etc..

The main functions of the project is private and common living, recreational
activities,healthcare and rehab spaces

Source: Reports from Human Trafficking in Vulnerable

Districts of Kerala state

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