Youth Attitudes Toward Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Help-Seeking: An Analysis of Data Collected by the Not a Number Trafficking Prevention Program

Lisa M. Jones, Jennifer E. O’Brien, Deirdre Colburn, Kate McKinney, Lauren Martin

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Abstract

This study involved secondary data analysis of baseline and post-program survey data collected from youth ages 10–21, who participated in in the Not a Number (NAN) trafficking prevention program across 24 states (N = 10,915). Analyses examined differences in baseline awareness of CSE dynamics and help-seeking intention across youth subgroups and measured changes pre- and post-program delivery. Older youth knew more about trafficking but reported less intention to seek help from different resources in exploitive situations. Gender minority youth reported lower rates of help-seeking intention compared to other youth. Post-program outcomes were significantly different from baseline across all outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)159-178
Number of pages20
JournalResearch in Human Development
Volume21
Issue number2-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

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