Voices from the Bench: Judicial Perspectives on Handling Child Sex Trafficking Cases

Authors

Bohannan, T., Cullen, C., Devault, A., Ely, C., Siegel, G., Trescher, S.

Type
Paper/Research
Year published
2019
Accession number

25755

Title

Voices from the Bench: Judicial Perspectives on Handling Child Sex Trafficking Cases

Series

Technical Assistance Bulletin

Organization

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Abstract

This report discusses how the juvenile justice system has generally handled domestic child sex trafficking (DCST) cases and how victim-centered approaches are now emerging from the field. The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges interviewed judges from different areas of the country, both urban and rural, who have implemented court-based reforms for DCST cases. This report presents the major themes and lessons learned from these interviews and serves as a practical guide for judges who wish to improve outcomes for the children and youth involved in their DCST cases.

Availability details

Available for free download on the NCJFCJ website at: https://www.ncjfcj.org/DCST-Judicial-Voices