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Innovations in Human Trafficking Research—Part 2: A Focus on Sex Trafficking
Wed, Nov 13, 12:30 to 1:50pm, Foothill G2 - 2nd LevelSession Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel
Abstract/Description
This panel highlights innovative research being done in the field of sex trafficking. First, this panel will review findings from a pilot evaluation of a school-based program to prevent sex trafficking among high school students. Second, data examining the risk and risk contagion of victimization through the personal networks of victims of sexual exploitation in the Netherlands will be discussed. Third, this panel will examine data from a child welfare organization that applied network analysis to explore risk and vulnerabilities among sexually exploited youth. Fourth, findings from several recent national-level surveys used to measure sex trafficking victimization will be discussed, including lessons learned when administering these surveys for future scholars to consider.
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Individual Presentations
Evaluation of a Program to Prevent Sex Trafficking among Youth - Katie M. Edwards, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Rochelle Dalla, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lorey A. Wheeler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jamy Rentschler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Aleesa Nutting, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Genevieve Bryson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Aubrey Pascal, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Examining Victimization Risk and Risk Contagion through the Social Networks of Sexually Exploited Victims - Ieke de Vries, Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology – Leiden University; Arjan Blokland, Leiden University / NSCR
A Network Analysis Approach to Understanding Risk and Vulnerability to CSEC - Matthew Kafafian, University of Nebraska Omaha; Stephen Abeyta, New York University; Ieke de Vries, Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology – Leiden University; Emily Milner, University of Nebraska Omaha; Amy Farrell, Northeastern University
Lessons Learned when Identifying Sex Trafficking Victims in the General Population - Teresa C. Kulig, University of Nebraska Omaha; Leah C. Butler, University of Cincinnati; Amber Krushas, University of Nevada, Las Vegas