Improving the value of school professionals as partners in efforts to enhance recognition of and responses to youth sex trafficking
Matthew Baker,
Kaitlin M. H. Winks,
Corey J. Rood
et al.
Abstract:Sex trafficking of minors is a significant problem across North America, with sizeable numbers of youth being directly or indirectly manipulated into being exploited or trafficked. Identification of these youth remains difficult, in part because of a lack of knowledge about common characteristics and in part because of victims' reluctance engaging with and trusting law enforcement enough to disclose their experiences. Given that many youth are trafficked during school‐aged years, school settings may represent … Show more
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