Atlanta Youth Count 2018 Community Report
Type
Year published
Accession number
25816
Title
Atlanta Youth Count 2018 Community Report
Series
Atlanta Youth Count!
Organization
Georgia State University
Abstract
This report presents the 2018 Atlanta Youth Count (AYC18) study of sex and labor trafficking among youth experiencing homelessness in metropolitan Atlanta. The researchers used capture-recapture field sampling methods to locate homeless youth, ages 14 to 25, who did not have a permanent, stable residence and were living independently without consistent parental or family support. The study participants completed a brief survey about their demographic background, history of homelessness, including exploitative sex and labor trafficking involvement, and certain social experiences and behavioral characteristics. The report concludes that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth are at higher risk of being trafficked; gender identity definitions need further understanding to help LGBT youth who are trafficking victims; early intervention is critical to preventing trafficking; and trauma-informed care is necessary to help youth who have been trafficked. (author abstract modified)
Availability details
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