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This study investigates the incidence and impact of human trafficking in Osasogie Community, Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State. It adopts a descriptive research design to observe and describe the behavior and experiences of community members, including parents, guardians, and trafficking survivors, without manipulation. The total population of 31,347 households, as obtained from the 2023 National Population Commission (NPC) records, was used to determine a sample size of 397 respondents through the Taro Yamane (1967) formula at a 95% confidence level. A stratified sampling technique was employed to select representative clusters within the community, while convenience sampling ensured fair questionnaire distribution. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire divided into demographic and objective-based sections, with validity ensured through expert review and reliability tested via the test-retest method using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques—such as frequencies, percentages, means, and Chi-square tests—were utilized for analysis using SPSS software. Ethical considerations were strictly observed, ensuring confidentiality, informed consent, and voluntary participation. The study provides a scientific and systematic framework to understand and address human trafficking in Osasogie Community, offering insights that could inform policy formulation and community intervention strategies
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