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Characteristics, Experiences, and Perceptions of Family Members of Sex Trafficking Specialty Court Participants: An
Aaron Murnan1, Jane Mahon2, Gwen England3
1Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
Abstract:
To examine the characteristics, experiences, and perceptions of family members (n = 15) identified as supportive by women participating in a sex trafficking specialty court program, a qualitative study was conducted. Findings reflect that family members, especially those with their own experiences with substance use and sex trade involvement, demonstrated empathy, resilience, and strong desires to support participants' treatment success. Despite complex relational histories, participants presented with several protective characteristics and held strong desires to support court participants. Findings challenge prevailing assumptions about family risk and highlight the potential for some family members to represent a supportive influence on sex trafficking specialty court participants' short- and long-term success.
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