The Benefits of Long-Term Treatment for Adult Victims of Sex Trafficking
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2019
Keywords
Sex trafficking, Human trafficking, Long-term treatment, Evaluation, Florida, Adults
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1108/S1529-212620190000027009
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the issue of sex trafficking – internationally, in the United States, and particularly in Florida – and the needed services for victims to promote recovery and increase the likelihood of success in redefining themselves and creating a new life. The vast majority of victims are women and children, especially those from vulnerable populations. While much attention has been given to addressing the needs of minors, few programs and services focus specifically on the needs of adult women. This chapter will feature the work of Selah Freedom, a national anti-sex trafficking organization headquartered in southwest Florida dedicated to serving women 18 and over. In particular, the emphasis will be on their long-term services, which offer a comprehensive approach to the treatment of trauma and rehabilitation and have proven successful in removing women from “the life.”
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
The Benefits of Long-Term Treatment for Adult Victims of Sex Trafficking, in V. Demos, M. T. Segal & K. Kelly (Eds.), Gender and Practice: Insights from the Field, v. 27, Emerald Publishing Limited, p. 149-165
Scholar Commons Citation
Grosholz, Jessica M.; Stone, Sandra S.; Fleck, Alexandra M.; and Ngo, Fawn T., "The Benefits of Long-Term Treatment for Adult Victims of Sex Trafficking" (2019). Criminology Sarasota Manatee Campus Faculty Publications. 11.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cjp_facpub_sm/11
