Understanding the experiences of adolescents trafficked for sexual exploitation : informing social work services
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Authors
Anthony, Inge
Issue Date
2014-02
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Adolescence , Human trafficking , Service provider , Sexual exploitation , Victim
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Abstract
The impact of adolescent human trafficking for sexual exploitation is of such a nature that it interferes with the attainment of adolescent developmental tasks that would lead to the ability to become independent adults. This interference offers specific challenges to service providers. The goal of this study was therefore to develop an in-depth understanding of service providers’ perceptions of the experiences of adolescents trafficked for sexual exploitation with a view to inform social work services. The research methodology entailed the use of the contextual, explorative and descriptive research designs within a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Data analysis led to the identification of themes, sub-themes and categories that addressed the goal of the study. A literature control was conducted to verify the data and to draw conclusions and make recommendations for social work service delivery.
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Citation
Anthony, Inge (2014) Understanding the experiences of adolescents trafficked for sexual exploitation : informing social work services, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14355>