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January 10 - Risk Factors (Healthcare Subcommittee)

1/10/2020

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​Victims of human trafficking are vulnerable and often have unfulfilled needs for survival. Homeless youth and young adults are targets for this very reason. In 13 cities across the US, researchers interviewed homeless young adults ages 17-25. It was determined that almost 20% of the youth were survivors of trafficking. 68% of all youth who report being trafficked or engaging in survival sex, did so while homeless. An example of a time some youth experience homelessness is when they age out of the foster care system. Making efforts to address homelessness by providing safe housing with job and educational opportunities for young adults is a way to reduce their risk of victimization. Support local programs and shelters for at risk youth and young adults!
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Source: Labor and Sex Trafficking Among Homeless Youth Report 

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    NHTAM 2020

    This year in observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Task Force planned a Social Media Takeover. Members of each subcommittee of the Task Force worked hard to create educational content about human trafficking related to their different areas of experience and expertise. You can find all of the posts on this page! 

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