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Results for juvenile sexual exploitation
6 results foundAuthor: Robinson, Alanna Title: Characteristics of Adolescent Females Sexually Exploited Through Prostitution Summary: Adolescent females are becoming the fastest growing population amongst juveniles being held in detention and referred to juvenile courts. Unfortunately such increases are linked to a lack of alternative services available for youths during the adjudication process. Upon being arrested, delinquent girls are suffering from a host of health, emotional and social issues for which there is also a lack of programming and detailed research. However, emerging evidence indicates that female delinquency is characterized by a multitude of overlapping problems that distinguish them from male delinquents. Issues include poor mental health, history of child abuse, substance abuse among parents and family members, unstable home environments, poor academic performance, association with other deviant peers, and involvement in high-risk sexual activity. One high risk sexual activity is engaging in prostitution, a behavior often seen with youth who have a history of sexual abuse. Youth often use prostitution as a survival strategy while living on the streets after running away to escape abuse at home. This study aims to examine the extent of prostitution behaviors of adolescent girls in Clark County, Nevada and determine which characteristics can be identified as risk factors or predictors of involvement in prostitution. Details: Las Vegas, NV: University of Nevada at Las Vegas, 2010. 77p. Source: Internet Resource: UNLV Theses/Dissertations/Professional Papers/Capstones. Paper 323: Accessed July 30, 2012 at: http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/323/ Year: 2010 Country: United States URL: http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/323/ Shelf Number: 125812 Keywords: Female ProstitutionJuvenile Prostitution (Nevada)Juvenile Sexual Exploitation |
Author: Schaffner, Laurie Title: Experiences of Youth in the Sex Trade in Chicago: Issues in Youth Poverty and Homelessness Summary: This study of youth engaged in the sex trade in Chicago, Ill. included interviews with over 200 young people, ages 13-24. The sample was composed of a considerable number of males - 47%, the highest percentage of male interviewees from any of the sites in the larger study. An additional 11% were trans female. The research team divided the city into three distinct sections and recruited participants from those areas: Northside, which they found to be a relatively "safe" neighborhood for young, African-American trans females and gay males; Southside, whose interview participants tended to be networked to those on the Northside (despite notable differences in neighborhood context); and Westside, where the team found there to be more pimps and adults controlling and monitoring the streets. Details: New York: Center for Court Innovation, 2016. 53p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed May 11, 2016 at: http://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/documents/Chicago_0.pdf Year: 2016 Country: United States URL: http://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/documents/Chicago_0.pdf Shelf Number: 138996 Keywords: Homeless PersonsHomelessnessJuvenile ProstitutionJuvenile Sexual ExploitationPoverty |
Author: Martin, Marcus Title: Experiences of Youth in the Sex Trade in North Texas: Shattered Lives Summary: This study in Dallas, Tex. included interviews with youth, ages 13-24, who were engaged in the sex trade. Most of the youth interviewed worked on their own and were not closely networked to others in the sex trade. Researchers repeatedly found strong-willed survivors who enjoyed substantial autonomy in the selection of customers, work hours, and living conditions. For many transgender and gay youth, personal or familial struggles as a result of their sexuality and/or gender identity may have led them into the sex trade. Details: New York: Center for Court Innovation, 2016. 57p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed May 11, 2016 at: http://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/documents/Dallas_0.pdf Year: 2016 Country: United States URL: http://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/documents/Dallas_0.pdf Shelf Number: 138997 Keywords: Juvenile Prostitution Juvenile Sexual Exploitation |
Author: Wagner, Brooke M. Title: Experiences of Youth in the Sex Trade in Las Vegas Summary: This report discusses the context and findings from 169 in-depth interviews conducted with youth ages 24 and younger in Las Vegas, Nev. Researchers found that many of the youth drifted in and out of the sex trade, engaging when quick money was needed, but also going through non-working periods, mirroring the instability that participants also faced in their living situations and in their relationships with family and school. Researchers suggest that the sexualized cultural climate of Las Vegas strongly contributes to the way the sex trade has manifested itself there. Details: New York: Center for Court Innovation, 2016. 53p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed May 11, 2016 at: http://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/documents/Las%20Vegas_0.pdf Year: 2016 Country: United States URL: http://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/documents/Las%20Vegas_0.pdf Shelf Number: 138998 Keywords: Child Prostitution Juvenile Prostitution Juvenile Sexual ExploitationProstitutes Prostitution |
Author: Maurrasse, David J. Title: Experiences of Youth in the Sex Trade in Miami Summary: This study of youth engaged in the sex trade in Miami, Fla. included 264 interviews with young people ages 13-24, nearly all of whom were black or Hispanic and from lower income backgrounds. Most of the respondents faced various social and economic challenges throughout their young lives, and engaging in the sex trade served as a way to support an insecure living situation. Many worked on the streets year-round, given Miami’s warm weather even in winter months. Findings show that many of the youth are essentially freelancers, working independently in an underground economy Details: New York: Center for Court Innovation, 2016. 37p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed May 11, 2016 at: http://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/documents/Miami_0.pdf Year: 2016 Country: United States URL: http://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/documents/Miami_0.pdf Shelf Number: 138999 Keywords: Child Prostitution Juvenile Prostitution Juvenile Sexual Exploitation |
Author: Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission Title: Estimating the Number of Sex Trafficked Youth Using Contacts with the Milwaukee Police Department Summary: The purpose of the study was to estimate the number of youth trafficked, create a demographic profile of trafficked youth, and obtain other descriptive information about the status of such youth at the time of contact with the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD). It includes an analysis of findings, potential research areas, and a discussion section on policy implications, particularly as they relate to BMCW services and processes and future research areas. For inclusion in the case review, the following case definitions were required: occurred in the City of Milwaukee with MPD contact between August 1, 2010 and August 1, 2012, individual was 17 years of age or younger, individual suspected or known to have been recruited, encouraged, or obtained for the purpose of a commercial sex act or sexually explicit performance as defined by Wisconsin statute. During the two year period, 77 youth were identified as having been sex trafficked. These youth were primarily African American girls (12-17 years) residing on the north side of Milwaukee. The majority of the youth were 16-17 (68% or 52 youth). Almost a third of the youth were 12-15 years old (32% or 25) at the time of the trafficking incident. Nearly 70% were reported missing to the Milwaukee Police Department at least once during their lifetime. Over a quarter of the youth (29%) had reports of sexual assaults, most of these with non-caregivers. In almost a third of a sample of 36 incident reports, the youth independently or together with family members, sought out police assistance to report the trafficking. Most of the youth with reported involved families were 16-17 years old. BMCW was mentioned just a few times in the selected police reports. Where BMCW was mentioned, referrals were being made to BMCW or police were responding to a call from BMCW. Several organizations were mentioned as having involvement with youth. These organizations included the Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Homme House, St. Rose Center, Legal Aid Society, and several schools. Examining the system-wide response to missing youth - particularly African American females - may be warranted given that almost 70% of the youth in this study had been reported missing at least once, some as often as 9 times. It may be important for all systems partners to review their BMCW referral and documentation policies. Details: Milwaukee, WI: The Commission, 2013. 18p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed December 19, 2016 at: http://media.jrn.com/documents/TraffickingReport+May3+2013.pdf Year: 2013 Country: United States URL: http://media.jrn.com/documents/TraffickingReport+May3+2013.pdf Shelf Number: 147754 Keywords: Human TraffickingJuvenile Sexual ExploitationSex Trafficking |