Research
Current Research
Butterfly Longitudinal Research Project
In 2010, Chab Dai and partners launched Phase 1 of The Butterfly Longitudinal Research Project: Study on (Re-)integration. Over a period of 10 years, this study aims to better understand the experiences of survivors of abuse who have been reintegrated back into society after rehabilitation. Researchers will follow victims as they become survivors starting from the time they are in the aftercare program. The purpose will be to ‘hear’ from the survivors themselves, about their lives, understandings and experiences so their voices can contribute towards a greater understanding of the complexities of (re-)integration.
Download Butterfly Longitudinal Research End of Year Progress Report 2010
Northeast Research
In 2008, Chab Dai began working in collaboration with other organizations to do research about the trafficking patterns into the northeastern provinces of Cambodia, where there is currently little to no information about trafficking patterns in the Cambodian provinces of Ratanakiri, Mondolkiri and Stung Treng.
“At What Price, Honour?”
In order for individuals and organizations to speak up and see change, they need to clearly understand the issues facing them in the present and have insight into emerging gaps and issues impacting the future.
In May 2006, Chab Dai launched its first research paper. At What Price, Honour? is a research into domestic trafficking of Vietnamese (girl) children for sexual exploitation from slum areas in Phnom Penh.
Due to historical animosity between ethnic Khmer and Vietnamese, the ethnic Vietnamese communities living in Cambodia are extremely likely to fall victim to vulnerabilities attached with statelessness, such as trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Among the communities surveyed, “At What Price, Honour?” suggests that half of these families sell a child for sex. Many children expressed that they felt they were in danger of being sold or otherwise forced into involvement in the sex trade.
Since this research’s launch, several member programs have began working to prevent trafficking within these vulnerable communities, and several have hired Vietnamese speaking staff for their aftercare programs.
Over the next year, Chab Dai plans to develop and begin a prevention program for these communities.
Christians Working Together to End
Sexual Abuse and Trafficking
