Affilia - Journal of Women and Social Work
Volume 28, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 8-18

Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking: Practice Implications for Mental Health Professionals (Article)

Hardy V.L. , Compton K.D. , McPhatter V.S.
  • a University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Department of Social Work, One University Drive, P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372, United States
  • b Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, United States
  • c University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Department of Social Work, One University Drive, P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372, United States

Abstract

Domestic minor sex trafficking is a complex form of oppression and child maltreatment affecting children and adolescents on both the domestic and transnational levels. In the United States, the statistical account of minors who are affected by commercial sex trafficking varies because of the hidden nature of this criminal activity. Symptoms of trauma can result from such factors as forced subjugation, separation from family, and sexual acts with multiple perpetrators. Treatment relevant to this population is necessary for posttrafficking adaptation to society. In this article, we discuss the possible effects of domestic minor sex trafficking, implications for intervention, and directions for future research. © 2013 SAGE Publications.

Author Keywords

Human trafficking commercial sex exploitation trauma

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84875337554&doi=10.1177%2f0886109912475172&partnerID=40&md5=94ec6b122b6894f853194993401bd1fb
DOI: 10.1177/0886109912475172
ISSN: 08861099
Cited by: 50
Original Language: English