Exam Preview for 1577: Recognizing and Responding to Youth Sex Traf

Recognizing and Responding to Youth Sex Trafficking

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of the following is not another term for youth sex trafficking? Child sex trafficking Sex trafficking of minors Domestic minor labor trafficking Commercial sexual exploitation of children
2. Which of the following is a reason for the lack of clarity about the scope of youth sex trafficking? Disagreement about what constitutes youth sex trafficking Knowledge about risk factors and indicators Abundance of funding for research Open nature of trafficking
3. Which of the following is not a risk factor for youth sex trafficking? A history of childhood abuse, neglect and/or trauma Identifying as heterosexual Being homeless and/or a runaway Substance abuse
4. Which of the following is not an indicator that a youth may be involved in sex trafficking? The youth has items he/she would typically not be able to afford. The youth gives scripted answers to questions about current life circumstances. The youth has an active network of family and friends. The youth has multiple cell phones.
5. Which of the following is a mental health problem common among victims/survivors of youth sex trafficking? PTSD Anxiety Depression All of the above
6. Which of the following is not an example of a resource that social workers can help victims/survivors of youth sex trafficking gain access to? Legal assistance Illegal drugs Medical care Housing
7. As a social worker, which of the following is an effective way for you to build therapeutic rapport with a suspected victim of youth sex trafficking? Directly confront the victim with your suspicions Express your disgust at the idea of young people having sex for money Ask “Why don’t you just leave your trafficker?” Recognize the strengths the youth has employed in his/her situation
8. Which of the following is not an appropriate therapeutic approach to use with victims/survivors of youth sex trafficking? Dialectical behavior therapy Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing Isolation Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
9. Which of the following are potential sources of information about youth sex trafficking? State and local child welfare agencies Federal websites Anti-trafficking organizations All of the above
10. How can social workers get involved in combating youth sex trafficking in their communities? Participate in a community education event Talk to colleagues about youth sex trafficking during a staff meeting Join a multidisciplinary anti-trafficking task force All of the above