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Forced migrants are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims of human trafficking due to language barriers and migration-related hardships. These include social and economic deprivation. To better understand the lived experiences within this already vulnerable group, it is essential to examine individual cases in relation to risk factors, experiences of exploitation and exit, and resilience.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using a qualitative approach, this study examines social determinants and risk factors of forced migrants who survived human trafficking. It explores their experiences, eventual escape, and sheds light on their resilience. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews regarding the trafficking experiences were conducted with newly arrived forced migrants at a reception and registration centre in Germany. The presence of human trafficking was determined through an initial screening procedure and then confirmed in a personal interview. Additionally, we assessed the refugees\u2019 mental health burden with brief screening questionnaires for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and the overall stress level (PC-PTSD-5, GAD-2, PHQ-2, RHS-15 distress thermometer).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 20 interviews were conducted with 14 female and 6 male participants. The participants came from 9 different countries. Most of them experienced sexual exploitation (\n                      <jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200911), labour exploitation (\n                      <jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20097). Few were trafficked but not exploited (\n                      <jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20093). Participants reported that financial hardship was the main benefitting exploitation risk, and in many cases, they had been recruited by individuals they already knew. Spiritual rituals were sometimes used to increase pressure and control. Various forms of violence were inherent to the trafficking situations. In most cases, those affected managed to free themselves. Interpersonal connections and religious beliefs played a crucial role in coping with these experiences, however the screening for common mental disorders among refugees still indicated high levels of psychological distress. 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