Evaluation of a Multi-Session Group Designed to Prevent Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Minors: The “My Life My Choice” Curriculum

The commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of children is a consequential public health and criminal justice problem, but no CSE prevention programs have been evaluated. The Boston-based My Life My Choice (MLMC) program offers a multisession psychoeducation group to girls who are identified as “at-dis...

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Main Author: Rothman, Emily F. (Author)
Contributors: Farrell, Amy ; Paruk, Jennifer ; Bright, Katherine ; Bair-Merritt, Megan ; Preis, Sarah R.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2021, Volume: 36, Issue: 19/20, Pages: 9143-9166
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