Sex Trafficking Prevention for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Service Provider Perspectives.

ABSTRACT: Given the paucity of research on sex trafficking prevention education for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), this qualitative study aimed to determine service providers' (N = 22) perspectives regarding (a) topics and delivery methods to include in this programming, (b) factors that promote accessibility, and (c) challenges and recommendations associated with implementation. Individual interviews and focus groups were conducted using Zoom. For programming acceptability, participants identified challenges (e.g., misconception that individuals with IDD are asexual) and recommendations (e.g., teaching developmentally appropriate concepts in early childhood). For content and delivery, topics included consent, safety, and context/social rules. Tactical activitie

SUBMITTER: Jenkins MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12360402 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature