Recognizing and intervening in child sex trafficking

J Fam Pract. 2021 Jan-Feb;70(1):29-34. doi: 10.12788/jfp.0144.

Abstract

Know the risk factors, choose from among 3 validated screening tools, and use a trauma-informed approach with those likely involved in trafficking.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child Abuse / prevention & control*
  • Child Abuse / psychology
  • Child Abuse / statistics & numerical data
  • Child, Preschool
  • Human Trafficking / prevention & control*
  • Human Trafficking / psychology
  • Human Trafficking / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening / methods
  • Primary Health Care / methods
  • Survivors / psychology
  • Survivors / statistics & numerical data