OJJDP Webinar Series To Discuss Commercial Sex Trafficking Research

OJJDP, in collaboration with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College, will present the three-part webinar series "Commercial Sex Trafficking—Using Research Findings To Support Investigations" on September 13, 19, and 26, 2017, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET. This series will explore research related to commercial sex trafficking of minors and how to improve system responses to victims. The presenter will share findings regarding traffickers and buyers, as well as issues specific to American Indian youth. The first webinar will examine research about perpetrators, including common characteristics and grooming methods. The second and third webinars will explore findings related to factors that put youth at risk for sex trafficking.

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Learn more about each free webinar and register:

• September 13 (part one)
• September 19 (part two)
• September 26 (part three)

Read OJJDP's Model Programs Guide literature review "Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children/Sex Trafficking."

Access resources on OJJDP's Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children webpage.