101251: Working Together to Stop the Prostitution of Children

About the Course:

The prostitution of children and youth is a matter of growing concern in our nation. This videoconference examines challenges faced by law enforcement, judicial, and victim assistance professionals, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration among public and private sector agencies, survivors of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) and other community based sectors. The broadcast explores effective prosecution strategies to help target perpetrators and presents strategies for protecting and supporting those victimized through CSEC, including mental health counseling, medical care, substance abuse treatment, safe housing, jobs training, and education.

Journal/Publisher:

Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

Publication Date:

December 11, 2003

Author

Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (Producer)

About the Author:

This conference was sponsored by the Training Resource Center (EKU) Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Screened Images, Inc. and the Corrections Connection News Network.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about the commercial sexual exploitation of children. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain the problem with commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in New York and Dallas and the steps being taken against it.

2. Identify successful strategies used against those involved in CSEC in the Atlanta area.

3. Describe the support network that exists for victims of CSEC in San Francisco.