Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2024
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Counseling
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Aaron Suomala Folkerds
Abstract
Commercial sexual exploitation of youth is an umbrella term that includes sex trafficking, and other crimes, as well as receiving an exchange for something of value because of sexual abuse or exploitation of a minor (Perry et al., 2022). Children can develop chronic mental and physical health issues as a result of commercial sexual exploitation (Hickle & Roe-Sepowitz, 2014). Given that these experiences can be traumatic for the child, often leading to trauma-related mental illnesses, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) would be best suited for working with this population. This literature review and training module explore the risk factors, impacts, and treatment modalities that can be used when working with victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The objective of this training will result in counselor education allowing them to implement best practices when working with this specific population.
Keywords: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health, Trauma, Best Practices
Recommended Citation
Maier, Samantha, "Best Practices for Counselors Working with Children Who Have Been Victims of Sex Trafficking" (2024). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 937.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/937