Psychosocial Vulnerabilities and Support Needs of Child Victims in Kete Krachi, Lake Volta: Implications for Child Protection Practice

Child victimization in the fishing industry has become a global humanitarian concern, as children across regions are increasingly subjected to exploitative practices that threaten their physical, emotional, and social well-being. In Ghana, Kete Krachi on Lake Volta is a major hub of child victims in artisanal fisheries, where children face harsh working conditions, long hours, and severe abuses, often resulting in profound psychosocial problems. Despite international attention, limited scholarship has examined the psychosocial consequences of child victims in Ghana’s fishing industry, particularly regarding their rehabilitation. This study, grounded in Social Capital Theory, explores the psychosocial problems experienced by child victims in Kete Krachi and demonstrates the role of physical education and sports (PES) as a psychosocial tool for reintegration. Using a qualitative case study design, data were gathered through purposive and snowball sampling, including interviews with ten former child victims and two focus group discussions with community leaders and NGO rescuers. Thematic analysis revealed psychosocial consequences as worthlessness, emotional regulation struggles, and self-isolation, stemming from their emotional, physical, and sexual abuses. However, participation in team-based sports activities helped victims to rebuild trust, confidence, and social networks. The study concludes that PES offers a culturally adaptable and effective approach to psychosocial rehabilitation, while also contributing to the literature on child victims, sport-for-development, and social reintegration.

Child victims, psychosocial problems, child victimization, Lake Volta

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