Tennessee's Shortcomings in Teaching Our Children to Protect Themselves and Their Peers Against Sex Trafficking

dc.contributor.author Bigler, Emily
dc.date.accessioned 2023-12-13T16:43:14Z
dc.date.available 2023-12-13T16:43:14Z
dc.date.issued 2023-12
dc.description.abstract There are many different avenues that lead to child sex trafficking, and more often than not, it is a known and or trusted adult who grooms the youth and lures them into trafficking. This happens everywhere, so Tennessee is no exception. While there is a law set in Tennessee’s Code that would at least teach youth about what sex trafficking is, this has not yet been added to the state’s education requirements. Some districts are not even aware of this requirement. Teachers, law enforcement, and caretakers tend to be the main receivers for this type of training, but it is important that the youth are trained to recognize how they and their peers might be at risk, as well as how to respond to sex trafficking. This can be done simply through open conversation and positive interaction to make youth feel heard and valued.
dc.identifier.uri https://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/handle/mtsu/7061
dc.language.iso en_US
dc.publisher University Honors College, Middle Tennessee State University
dc.title Tennessee's Shortcomings in Teaching Our Children to Protect Themselves and Their Peers Against Sex Trafficking
dc.type Thesis
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