Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Addressing Sex Trafficking of African American Youth with Dual System Involvement. |
| Authors: |
Hipps, Ashaad D. |
| Source: |
Child Welfare. 2024, Vol. 102 Issue 2, p23-42. 20p. |
| Subjects: |
Treatment of emotional trauma, Juvenile delinquency, Juvenile offenders, Child welfare, Health services accessibility, African Americans, Mental health, At-risk people, Rehabilitation, Mentoring, Child sexual abuse, Racism, Conceptual structures, Criminal justice system, Human trafficking, Psychological vulnerability |
| Abstract: |
The article examines issues within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems and proposes policy changes for addressing sex trafficking of African American youth using a dual system theoretical framework. Topics discussed include African American crossover youth, domestic minor sex trafficking, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, trauma-informed treatment, mentoring program and proactive prevention approaches. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
