17Ps and JUST US (Juvenile Urban Sex Trafficking in the United States): Dismantling Facts v. Fiction
Sherri Jefferson, EdM, JD | September 20 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Topic: Direct Service, Law Enforcement | Knowledge Level: Intermediate
This presentation plunges into the seriousness of child sexual exploitation in America and the criminal justice system. Sherri Jefferson will highlight challenging issues facing Juvenile Urban Sex Trafficking in the U.S. (JUST US) and share recommendations by the African American Juvenile Justice Project (AAJJP) based upon expertise. Participants will learn how the 17Ps (parents, principals, police, prosecutors, etc.) can be impactful in addressing victimization and criminalization and will understand how each can change outcomes. Stakeholders will learn how to effectively help victims of human trafficking and children who are charged as prostitutes. The presentation will educate, engage, equip, and empower the audience to understand facts versus fiction and the obstacles faced by Black families in this space.
Presentation Objectives:
• Dismantle misunderstandings about Black victims of sex trafficking
• Dismantle falsehoods about Black young women and girls
• Discuss opportunities in direct services for this group
• Provide a call to action for a fair criminal record reporting act for victims of sex trafficking whose offenses are beyond prostitution