The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Sex and Labor Trafficking

• 2020

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This two-page fact sheet describes how COVID-19 has affected child sex and labor trafficking. It explains that the pandemic made it easier for traffickers to exploit children because many were out of school and online more often. Families facing financial problems were also more vulnerable, making their children targets for traffickers. The article highlights the need for better protection and support systems to help these children during such crises. It stresses the importance of awareness, education, and stronger laws to prevent trafficking from increasing in difficult times like a pandemic.

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Focus Areas: Infectious Disease; Mental Health; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Child Abuse, Sexual; Child Labor; Pandemics; Human Trafficking; COVID-19

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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