Children who have been commercially sexually exploited are a vulnerable population, often in need of housing services. However, little is known about housing services for this population. To address this gap, the current study aims to further the understanding and knowledge about housing services for children who have experienced commercial sexual…

In 2017 the California Legislature, recognizing the efficacy of education as a trafficking prevention tool, enacted the first state law in the Union mandating anti-trafficking education in the 7th through 12th grade public school curriculum. Set against the backdrop of Congress' Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, this article examines…

Analysis of 4,132 child abuse cases reported to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department demonstrated significant differences attributed to ethnic group status, reflecting variations in family structure and childrearing attitudes. Anglo and Hispanic males and Black females were most frequent suspects. Proportion of physical abuse to sexual abuse…