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Refuge or Danger? The truth about the link between foster care and child trafficking
In 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) reports from the United States Department of State declared a history in the foster care system is the primary risk factor for the commercial sexual exploitation of children. To that end, Street Grace partnered with researchers at Auburn University to develop a better understanding of the links between foster care and the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
This blog was originally published at StreetGrace.org.
Mental Health & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This series breaks down the findings of the article, “Sex Trafficking Vulnerabilities in Context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation,” published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE.
In this post, we’ll address the relationship between arrest and exploitation.
Childhood Sexual Abuse & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This series breaks down the findings of the article, “Sex Trafficking Vulnerabilities in Context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation,” published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE.
In this post, we’ll address the relationship between arrest and exploitation.
Education & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This series breaks down the findings of the article, “Sex Trafficking Vulnerabilities in Context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation,” published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE.
In this post, we’ll address the relationship between education and exploitation.
Motherhood, Number of Children, & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This series breaks down the findings of the article, “Sex Trafficking Vulnerabilities in Context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation,” published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE.
In this post, we’ll address the relationship between motherhood, number of children, and exploitation.
Arrests & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This series breaks down the findings of the article, “Sex Trafficking Vulnerabilities in Context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation,” published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE.
In this post, we’ll address the relationship between arrest and exploitation.
Cycling & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This series breaks down the findings of the article, “Sex Trafficking Vulnerabilities in Context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation,” published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE.
In this post, we’ll address the cyling phenomenon.
Research Theory & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This series breaks down the findings of the article, “Sex Trafficking Vulnerabilities in Context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation,” published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE.
In this post, we’ll address theory. Theory development in social science research is essential. Unfortunately, research into commercial sexual exploitation lacks testable, theoretical models. This article aims to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the current state of theory in research into commercial sexual exploitation, highlighting the importance of vulnerability within a multisystem framework in understanding and addressing this complex issue.
Methodology & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This series breaks down the findings of the article, “Sex Trafficking Vulnerabilities in Context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation,” published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE.
In this post, we’ll walk through some of the preliminary findings, including prevalence of childhood sexual abuse, age of entry, and length of commercial sexual exploitation.
Let’s Do This Together! The importance of practitioner-researcher partnerships
This series breaks down the findings of the article, “Sex Trafficking Vulnerabilities in Context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation,” published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE.
In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of practitioner-researcher partnerships as well as insights into my experience working with the Out of Darkness safe home program on this important project.
