Estimating the Prevalence of Trafficking Among Homeless and Runaway Youth, Georgia, 2017-2018

<p>The 2018 Atlanta Youth Count (AYC18), a follow-up to the 2015 Atlanta Youth Count and Needs Assessment (AYCNA), was expanded in 2018 to specifically address sex and labor trafficking among youth experiencing homelessness in metro Atlanta. This project was designed to provide impact on court...

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Main Author: Wright, Eric R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Research Data
Language:English
Published: [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] [Verlag nicht ermittelbar] 2024
In:Year: 2024
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
Alcohol
Drug use
Health
Homelessness
Human Trafficking
Law Enforcement
living arrangements
Mental Health
Sex trafficking
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Behavior
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Summary:<p>The 2018 Atlanta Youth Count (AYC18), a follow-up to the 2015 Atlanta Youth Count and Needs Assessment (AYCNA), was expanded in 2018 to specifically address sex and labor trafficking among youth experiencing homelessness in metro Atlanta. This project was designed to provide impact on court, law enforcement, and victim service practices at the jurisdictional level in Georgia, and beyond.</p> <p>Homeless youth in metro Atlanta and surrounding counties were contacted through outreach efforts at youth shelters, motels, and street locations where homeless youth tend to congregate. Data collection focused on basic demographic information, history of homelessness, health, sexual experiences, and social supports.</p>
DOI:10.3886/ICPSR37628.v1