Risk factors for sex trafficking of domestic minors: An umbrella review of recent international literature

Q4 Medicine

Neuropsychiatrie de l''Enfance et de l''Adolescence Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.neurenf.2024.10.003

N. Proia-Lelouey , G. Desquesnes

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Abstract

Purpose

The sex trafficking of domestic minors remains a major problem despite the many laws designed to protect them. This risk has expanded to an unprecedented scale through the Internet and social networks. However, there are no reliable data on prevalence.

Methods

The authors carried out an umbrella review of the literature on the risk of sexual exploitation among young people by conducting a narrative analysis of the six most recent literature reviews.

Results

A strong congruence among sociodemographic, economic, and family factors was identified. The review was useful in highlighting the complexity of the process of recruitment and retention in prostitution, and in reflecting on protection strategies for young people.

Discussion

There is a debate about whether girls are at greater risk than boys, but all authors agree that the age group most at risk is young people aged 12 to 14. However, no author links this to their adolescence, or considers the impact of this phase of development on the potential risk behaviors of these young people. The main finding of contemporary studies is the negative involvement of intermediary institutions such as schools and welfare services. However, these authors did not use these data in their recommendations. This should be a priority in future prevention programs.

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Neuropsychiatrie de l''Enfance et de l''Adolescence Medicine-Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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期刊介绍： Organ of the Société française de psychiatrie de enfant et de adolescent, Neuropsychiatrie de enfance et de adolescence tackles all fields of child-adolescent psychiatry and offers a link between field and clinical work. As a reference and training tool for students and practitioners, the journal publishes original papers in child psychiatry as well as book reviews and conference reports. Each issue also offers a calendar of the main events dealing with the speciality.