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Los Angeles County Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Address Child Trafficking
The Los Angeles County Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Address Child Trafficking is a bold and ambitious proposal that is meant to serve as a guide-post for the county — the most populous in the U.S. — to confront the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth (CSEC/Y).
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Better supporting LGBTQIA2S+ youth survivors of commercial sexual exploitation
Every young person should be supported in being themselves and afforded the same opportunities to learn, grow and chase their dreams. For youth who are LGBTQIA2S+, however, this ideal often conflicts with their reality.
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Improving supports for male survivors of sexual exploitation
All young people deserve safe spaces and connections with supportive people who promote their health and well-being, allowing them to be who they are and pursue their dreams. The unfortunate reality, however, is this isn't always the case.
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How to Support Youth Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation During Testimony
Supporting youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation when they are called to testify in criminal court proceedings against their traffickers is essential for youth’s safety, mental health, and well-being.
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A Guide to Implementing & Evaluating Services for Youth Experiencing Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Supporting the holistic needs of children and youth experiencing commercial sexual exploitation requires thoughtful collaboration and assessment among agencies. This includes understanding if services provided to children and youth are helping them thrive.
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Strategies to End Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth: A toolkit for collaborative action
A practical how-to guide that offers best practices and learnings gleaned from our decade of working to address the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth.
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Building Bridges: How Los Angeles County Came Together to Support Children and Youth Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Reflects on Los Angeles County’s work over the past 10 years to support youth who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation (CSE).
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