servitude

Restavèk treatment varies along a continuum rather than being sharply defined by overt placement as restavèk.

According to the language of US legislation, threats, physical coercion, or abuse of the legal process serve as the basis for defining involuntary servitude. Slavery is defined as “a person over whom any or all the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised.” Practices similar to slavery include “delivery of children for exploitation.”

Restavèk treatment varies along a continuum rather than being sharply defined by overt placement as restavèk. Read More »