An exploratory study of child commercial sexual exploitation in the hospitality industry in the United States

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentini Kalargyrou ◽  
Robert Woods
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation

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 Methods: The search included published and unpublished qualitative studies with current or former CSEY who reside in the United States.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.

Development and Pilot Test of a Commercial Sexual Exploitation Prevention Tool: A Brief Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly Murphy ◽  
Nicole Bennett ◽  
Melissa Kottke
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Pilot Test ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Persistent Problem ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Quantitative Results

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a persistent problem in the United States, yet few youth-oriented CSEC prevention tools exist. The objectives of this project were to develop an educational website about CSEC for adolescents and evaluate it through pre- and posttests of adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes about CSEC. Results demonstrated increases in participants’ CSEC knowledge and decreases in their tolerance of CSEC after navigating the website and viewing an embedded video. Qualitative and quantitative results suggest that CSEC is deemed an important issue by adolescents and web-based content is a relevant and useful mode through which to educate adolescents about CSEC. Consideration should be given to further exploration of this and other tools for CSEC prevention tailored to adolescents’ needs and preferences.

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