Low Self-Esteem As a Risk Factor for Becoming a Victim of Human Sex Trafficking

Black, Vanessa; Miller, Aimee D.; Carrier, L. Mark; Vasquez, Ludivina; Whaling, Kelly M.

doi:10.1037/e532612014-001

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“…Minors that participate in risky online conduct like meeting 'online' people in person, providing personal information and sending or receiving photos are at higher risk of becoming victims of human sex trafficking. Children that need love, acceptance, validation and attention are at greater risk for seeking out this high risk, external attention and affirmation [18].…”

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“…The understanding of risk factors is significant in prevention here. Black et al [18] also found that prevention efforts through increasing individuals' awareness and watchfulness online directly reduces the risk of becoming a victim of online crime. Therefore, prevention interventions with youth that educate minors about human sex trafficking, online risks, and psychoeducational approaches and address issues of self-esteem and unmet emotional and physical needs have merit [18].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Addressing the risk factors, family system elements, and creating awareness are all important. Taking a multi-pronged, holistic approach while addressing the most significant elements is likely most impactful [3,18,28].…”

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Sex trafficking of minors has been increasing in many countries worldwide and for those victims that survive, they are left with significant trauma and mental health concerns due to the abuse they have lived through. Trafficking inordinately impacts vulnerable populations worldwide, with an estimated 80% of trafficking victims being women. The commercial sexual exploitation of minors creates almost irreparable negative outcomes for victims. One of the best prevention tools is the ability to identity child risk factors before any degree of sex trafficking even occurs. Education on sexual abuse awareness and the potential approaches abusers take, while addressing low self-esteem, unmet needs and psychosocial support, are significant considerations in a prevention intervention. This chapter reveals that identifying children who are at risk for online commercial sexual exploitation is critical for preventing its occurrence. Interventions such as screenings through the school system, self-esteem and self-compassion promotion, animal-assisted interventions, physical exercise programs to improve self-esteem, and psychoeducation programs for minors and parents are some suggestions that may have a strong prevention impact. Taking a multi-pronged, holistic approach while addressing the most significant elements is likely most impactful for prevention.

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Section: Debunking Mythsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Debunking Mythsmentioning

confidence: 99%