Understanding Familial Sexual Abuse and Familial Sex Trafficking of System-Involved Youth

Nicole Kelly,  Psy.D.

Training Description

Although familial sex trafficking has been a known pathway of entry into commercial sexual exploitation, it is often overlooked. This is problematic, since many youth who are system involved, or at high risk of system involvement, enter the sex trade this way. As more entities are learning about trafficking, familial trafficking is becoming a more prevalent point of discussion. This training will provide an overview of current data about familial trafficking, examples of it, warning signs and impacts of familial trafficking. The training will end with a discussion of strategies to support system-involved youth who have been trafficked by a family member.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

·         Identify at least 1 example of familial trafficking;