Refuge or Danger? The truth about the link between foster care and child trafficking
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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.

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The Benefits of Educating Women in the Developing World

The Benefits of Educating Women in the Developing World

Education is a precursor to progress on both personal and societal scales. Without education, invention would be elusive, social movements usurped, and ideas unshared. But a huge demographic in the developing world remains excluded from the benefits of education: Women.

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Motherhood, Number of Children, & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
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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.

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Research Theory & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
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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.

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Methodology & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
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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.

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Prostitution &: Resilience
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Prostitution &: Resilience

This is a series called “Prostitution &.” The series will highlight the complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is commercial sexual exploitation. To close this series, I will be discussing policy interventions necessary to protect individuals who are vulnerable to exploitation as well as the amazing resilience of survivors.

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Prostitution &: Incarceration
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Prostitution &: Incarceration

This is a new series called “Prostitution &.” The series will highlight the complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is commercial sexual exploitation. Today, I will discuss the US’s history of criminalizing prostitution and how that continues to impact victims of prostitution today.

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Prostitution &: Segregation
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Prostitution &: Segregation

This is a series called “Prostitution &.” The series will highlight the complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is commercial sexual exploitation. Today, I will discuss how government policies related to segregation both supported prostitution and allowed cities to benefit from it and how its legacy continues to affect the most vulnerable.

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Prostitution &: Poverty
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Prostitution &: Poverty

This is a new series called “Prostitution &.” The series will highlight the complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is commercial sexual exploitation. Today, I will discuss the link between poverty and prostitution.

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Prostitution &: Public health
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Prostitution &: Public health

This is a new series called “Prostitution &.” The series will highlight the complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is commercial sexual exploitation. Today, I will discuss prostitution as a significant public health concern at both the individual and societal levels. You may also want to read “Prostitution &: An introduction.”

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Prostitution &: An introduction
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Prostitution &: An introduction

This is a new series called “Prostitution &.” This series will highlight the complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is commercial sexual exploitation. Today, I will introduce the series. And check out the next portion of the series that is also out today — “Prostitution &: Public health.”

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Together, we can work to eradicate exploitation.