This is the first comprehensive text to critically analyze the current research and best practices for working with children, adolescents, and adults involved in sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual exploitation (CSE).
Other chapters guide the reader in implementing Trauma-Informed programming in a variety of organizational settings, advocating for sex Trafficking and CSE survivors within the cr.
The book analyzes the commonly reported indicators of sex trafficking/CSE, how to conduct a screening with potential victims, and direct Practice techniques with various populations including evidence-based trauma treatments.
Takes a broad societal perspective by examining the role of macro-level risk factors facilitating sex Trafficking victimization.
Examines the role of social workers and practitioners in interagency, legislative, and criminal justice responses to sex trafficking.
Reviews the different types of sex Trafficking and CSE, the physiological and psychological effects, various risk factors, and the distinct needs of survivors to encourage practitioners to tailor interventions to the specific needs of each client.
Highlights the importance of cultural competency in Practice and program design, Prevention and outreach efforts, and interagency and criminal justice system responses.
Uses an intersectional approach to examine identity-based oppression such as race, class, sex, LGBTQ identities, age, immigrant status, and intellectual disabilities.
Highlights include: Integrates a trauma informed lens in practice, program design, and interagency responses.
Best practices are examined through an intersectional, Trauma-Informed lens that adheres to principles of cultural competency.
With a unique, research-based focus on practice, the book synthesizes the key areas related to working with victims of sex trafficking/ CSE including prevention, identification, Practice techniques, and program design as well as suggested interagency, criminal justice, and legislative responses.
This is the first comprehensive text to critically analyze the current research and best practices for working with children, adolescents, and adults involved in sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual exploitation (CSE)
