Abstract
Child trafficking violates children’s rights and undermines their protection. Underidentification
of child victims of trafficking has been reported to be a challenge globally
and in South Africa. This article illustrates the process a social worker could apply
when identifying child victims of transnational trafficking. Findings of the qualitative
research reveal that there is no single point of entry for a trafficked child and thus there
can be several actors in the identification process; it was also found that initial care and
protection are also essential. The role of social workers in the identification-assessmentcare
process is highlighted.