Characteristics of child commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking victims presenting for medical care in the United States

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 98-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selina Varma ◽  
Scott Gillespie ◽  
Courtney McCracken ◽  
V. Jordan Greenbaum
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Sex Trafficking ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Trafficking Victims

Pornography and Global Sex Trafficking

2017 ◽  
pp. 121-133
Author(s):  
Michael Pittaro
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sex Trafficking ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation ◽  
The World ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
Abuse Of Women

The primary purpose of drawing international attention to this chapter is to truly understand and subsequently address the abhorrent role that pornography and prostitution play in transnational sex trafficking operations. Pornography, especially when coupled with prostitution unquestionably perpetuates sex trafficking particularly in the commercial sexual exploitation of women and girls across the world, yet the exact role pornography and prostitution play remains largely misunderstood and mostly speculative within the practitioner and scholar literature. This chapter will address those concerns as well propose plausible recommendations based on the research to date in order to assist and support those who are dedicated and committed to eradicating sex trafficking by infiltrating pornographers who create, disseminate, and participate directly and indirectly in the sexual exploitation and abuse of women and children on a global-scale. Also, this chapter will emphasize the need for TJ as a form of Court Innovation in the United States.

Risk Factors and Indicators for Commercial Sexual Exploitation/Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking of Adolescent Girls in the United States in the Context of School Nursing: An Integrative Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
pp. 105984052097180
Author(s):  
Simone Jaeckl ◽  
Kathryn Laughon
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Sex Trafficking ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Provider Education

As trusted health care providers in the school setting, school nurses are positioned uniquely to identify children at risk for or victims of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). Nevertheless, many victims go unrecognized and unaided due to inadequate provider education on victim identification. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the major risk factors for CSEC of girls aged 12–18, the largest group of CSEC victims in the United States. A search of four databases (Web of Science, CINAHL, PsychINFO, and PubMed) yielded 21 articles with domestic focus, published in English between January 2014 and May 2020. While childhood maltreatment trauma was found most relevant, a variety of other risk factors were identified. Future nursing research is called to address the numerous research gaps identified in this review that are crucial for the development of policies and procedures supporting school nurses in recognizing victims quickly and intervening appropriately.

scholarly journals Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth in the United States: A Qualitative Systematic Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle DeCoux Hampton ◽  
Michelle Lieggi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Qualitative Systematic Review ◽  
The Social ◽  
Youth At Risk ◽  
Work Continuation

Background: Homeless, runaway, and transgender youth are at high risk for commercial sexual exploitation in the United States. Research examining this phenomenon is growing but requires synthesis to facilitate its use by professionals who serve this population. The purpose of this review was to aggregate the qualitative evidence regarding commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY) in the United States. Methods: The search included published and unpublished qualitative studies with current or former CSEY who reside in the United States. Results: There were 19 studies included in the review with a total of 795 participants. Eight themes were identified and grouped into three broader categories: experiences that preceded sex work entry, experiences that facilitated sex work continuation, and experiences that facilitated sex work exit. Conclusions: Understanding the barriers and facilitators of commercial sexual exploitation can inform the development of interventions that address the needs of CSEY and youth at risk for exploitation. The results of this review highlight the social and economic influences as well as the role of positive and negative reinforcements involved in sex work entry, its continuation, and exit. Needs for services, research, and advocacy are also discussed.

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