Challenges to the rapid identification of children who have been trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation

TitleChallenges to the rapid identification of children who have been trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsRafferty, Y.
Child trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) is a complex phenomenon, requiring multifaceted programs and policies by various stakeholders. A number of publications have focused on preventing this heinous crime. Less attention, however, has been paid to the recovery and rehabilitation of children who have been traumatized as a result of being trafficked for CSE. This article focuses on the first step in the protection and recovery process, which is to ensure that procedures are in place for their identification, so that they might access timely and appropriate assistance. It highlights three situational and two child-related challenges to identification. In addition, it describes the additional victimization experienced by children who are wrongly arrested for crimes associated with prostitution or illegal border crossings, rather than being identified as victims. An extensive literature review was conducted, and included academic publications, as well as governmental and non-governmental reports. In addition, field-based qualitative research was undertaken in South and Southeast Asia, and involved interviews with representatives from United Nations and governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and aftercare recovery programs.
Title Challenges to the rapid identification of children who have been trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation
Publication Title Child Abuse Negl
Publication Type Journal Article
Published Year 2016
Authors Y. Rafferty
Accession Number 26718261
ISBN Number 1873-7757 (Electronic)<br/>0145-2134 (Linking)
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