Date/Time
3 CEs
Domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST), or the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), often occurs in the context of vulnerabilities created by social systems. Children who lack access to supportive services and/or supervision, awareness and prevention education, ability to report abuse, etc., are at higher risk of exploitation and abuse. Varying at-risk populations will be defined and described (e.g., child-welfare-involved, LGBT, and Deaf children and youth) in terms of demographics (e.g., age, incidence of trafficking in the population, risk factors, and special considerations for intervention and prevention).
The overall issue of trafficking risk within these special populations will be explored from a systems perspective, which conceptualizes vulnerability within the context of societal supports, such as mental health care, education and economic systems, and the accessibility of services to each group.
This training will seek to provide an overview of the topic of CSEC and how to engage with various at-risk child and youth populations. During this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to identify trafficking warning signs and risk factors and will outline next steps for effective and trauma-informed engagement with youth.
Target Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists, anyone interested in the subject matter
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $70.00-$90.00
For questions, email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu