trafficking in prostitution in the United States are often overlooked, misidentified, and among the most underserved type of child victim of crime. Findings show that the
occurrence of child maltreatment including child neglect, child physical abuse, and juvenile sexual victimization increased with caregiver strain. Consequentially, neglected and abused children are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as running away and earlier initiation of drug or alcohol use. Both running away and early initiation…
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