Citation

Kotrla K. Soc. Work 2010; 55(2): 181-187.

Affiliation

School of Social Work, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798-7320, USA. kim_kotrla@baylor.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, National Association of Social Workers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20408359

Abstract

By now, most social workers are familiar with the issue of human trafficking. However, many are likely unfamiliar with research indicating that youths constitute the most vulnerable group in the United States for becoming victims of sex trafficking and that most women in prostitution actually entered as minors. Some experts are now referring to the sex trafficking of U.S. children and youths as "domestic minor sex trafficking," or DMST. This article seeks to acquaint readers with what is currently known regarding the extent of DMST, who is at risk for becoming a victim, and implications for the social work profession in addressing this tragedy.


Keywords: Human trafficking

Language: en