What Promotes Resilience Among Female Survivors of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking?

Researchers Stacy Cecchet and John Thoburn wanted to learn what promotes resilience among young female survivors of sex trafficking. They recruited and interviewed six young women ages 18 and up, all of whom had experienced sex trafficking in the form of prostitution as a minor. Participants provided basic demographic information and spoke about their personal experiences before, during, and after their time in the sex trade. They also talked about the psychological effects of being a survivor.