Healing Spaces for Human Trafficking Survivors

Description

Explore spatial design characteristics to create optimal psychological healing environments for survivors of human trafficking. In what ways do the physical environment needs to human trafficking survivors differ from those of medical healthcare patients? Do the physical environments needs of human trafficking survivors vary depending on demographic factors such as age or gender? Use of the 'grounded theory' methodology to analyse qualitative data

Motive

Centred on the disciplines of architecture and design and exploring the intersection of space, place, memory and psychology. Will also use performing arts (community theatre workshop), photography, and digital/social media

Context

Developing and Evidence-based design framework for care facilities serving human trafficking survivors in East Africa