Critical knots, tensions, and daily resistances in the work against commercial sexual exploitation of children: A reflection from Chilean practitioners

2020 ◽  
pp. 002087281989943
Author(s):  
Maria Belen Ortega-Senet ◽  
Veronica Gómez Fernández ◽  
Elyse M Tierney
Keyword(s):  
Child Welfare ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Participation ◽  
Judicial Systems

This article presents the results obtained in a qualitative study based on the experiences of professionals from two Chilean projects addressing Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). Methodologically, this study consisted of semi-structured interviews of professionals paired with a group participation-based approach. Participants identified critical knots that stemmed from the difficulty or complexity of CSEC itself, and from the limitations and contradictions of the national child welfare and judicial systems. These points of contradiction produce ethical and emotional tensions, which the professional resolves using accommodations as well as resistances based on the Focus on Rights within these same systems.

Assessing risk of commercial sexual exploitation among children involved in the child welfare system

2019 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 88-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlomagno C. Panlilio ◽  
Sheridan Miyamoto ◽  
Sarah A. Font ◽  
Hannah M.C. Schreier
Keyword(s):  
Child Welfare ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Child Welfare System ◽  
Welfare System ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Experiences of Racism and Racial Tensions Among African American Women Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Practice: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 438-457
Author(s):  
Lara B. Gerassi
Keyword(s):  
Black Women ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
African American Women ◽  
White Women ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Related Service

Barriers faced by Black women when navigating commercial sexual exploitation (CSE)-related services remain understudied. This qualitative study explores (a) Black women’s experiences of racism when accessing services in CSE-related organizations and (b) the existence and manifestation of racial tensions in practice. In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 adult women who traded sex as adults and 20 CSE-related service providers. Findings suggest that Black women perceive preferential treatment given to White women. Racial tensions between women accessing programs were identified, as well as a promising practice of intergroup dialogue groups addressing racism, privilege, and oppression. Implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Les mauvais traitements psychologiques subis par les adolescents et adolescentes … des mots qui frappent!

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-88
Author(s):  
Cynthia Bêty ◽  
Francine Lavoie ◽  
Danielle Nadeau
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Child Welfare ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Critical Incidents ◽  
Psychological Maltreatment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Adolescent Victims

This qualitative study investigated perceptions of Psychological Maltreatment (PM) with 19 adolescent victims referred to a child welfare agency. The research objectives were: (a) to explore youths’ causal attributions of PM, their perceived control of the PM situation, and their perceptions of the abuser; and (b) to document whether these perceptions differ as a function of the nature of the relationship between the youth and his or her abuser. Thirty-six critical incidents were investigated through semi-structured interviews with 19 participants. Interview transcripts were subjected to content analysis. Results highlight the subjective suffering of PM victims in this population and the difference in perceptions of this kind of violence according to whether intrafamilial or extrafamilial PM is involved.

Multidisciplinary and Partnership Responses to Prevent and Counteract the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katlijn Declercq ◽  
Maia Rusakova ◽  
Sahin Antakyalioglu ◽  
Maria Eugenia Villarreal ◽  
Tufail Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation
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