Polaris Project

Best Practices; Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth; Juvenile Justice; Resources for Providers 

Breaking Barriers: Improving Services for LGBTQ Human Trafficking Victims provides valuable recommendations to service providers and criminal justice professionals so that they may be better equipped to provide the specialized services and resources needed by LGBTQ+ trafficking victims and survivors. 

Effective support and services are vital to reducing trafficking. If the basic needs of LGBTQ+ youth continue to go unmet, these young people face a greater risk of returning to their trafficking situations. Details as small as the type of deodorant or recreation options offered to an individual can make the difference in recovery. [Summary from resource.] 

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Breaking Barriers: Improving Services for LGBTQ+ Human Trafficking Victims