Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA.
Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
Violence Vict. 2024 Oct 14;39(5):515-533. doi: 10.1891/VV-2022-0195.
Little is known about the experiences of service providers working with youth who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). In this qualitative study, 12 service providers shared their experiences working with youth who have experienced CSE. Thematic analysis was used to develop key themes that included the challenges posed by working with this population, including the breadth of necessary services and the type of support that is needed for this work. Participants shared the importance of being prepared to work with this population and learn from those with lived experience. The complexity of cases and the difficulty engaging youth who had experienced CSE were also themes. These results can inform service providers who work with youth about the common challenges in working with this population and prepare the next generation of service providers for this difficult work. Training service providers, managing their expectations, and getting them ready for their role will be critical for successful intervention with youth who have experienced CSE.
关于为经历过商业性性剥削（CSE）的青年提供服务的服务提供者的经验，人们知之甚少。在这项定性研究中，12 名服务提供者分享了他们为经历过 CSE 的青年提供服务的经验。主题分析被用来制定关键主题，包括与这一人群合作所带来的挑战，包括必要服务的广度和这项工作所需的支持类型。参与者强调了为与这一人群合作并向有实际经验的人学习做好准备的重要性。案件的复杂性和难以接触经历过 CSE 的青年也是主题。这些结果可以为与青年合作的服务提供者提供有关与这一人群合作的常见挑战的信息，并为下一代服务提供者做好准备，迎接这项艰难的工作。培训服务提供者、管理他们的期望并为他们的角色做好准备，对于成功干预经历过 CSE 的青年至关重要。
