Risk and resiliency factors influencing onset and adolescence‐limited commercial sexual exploitation of disadvantaged girls

Conclusions and implications for practice As level of education was linked to cessation of exploitation by adulthood, support for vulnerable girls to complete education at least to high school level may be protective. The link between early onset of substance misuse and persistent exploitation suggests that education and support specifically targeted within this field could reduce likelihood of persistent abuse. Work directed at improvement of self‐image may also reduce risk of persistent exploitation. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research