The Shapiro Library offers variety a of current issue topics, but have I
selected the article the access and utilization “Barriers to of
healthcarefor trafficked youth theUnited in States”
I want to address a complex topicand a global health crisis: ildSex Ch
Trafficking's impact on healthand social systems through Barriers to
Care Questionnaire (BCQ) validated survey toolfor examining is a
barriers accessing healthcare different populations (Seid al., to in et
2004). Various circumstances contribute CST, butmarginalized to
children are particular risk. at In addition poverty, to housing
insecurity, previous abuse, substance abuse, and LGBT+ identity,
severalother risk factors exist. The population's vulnerability is
furtheramplified by gender bias, systemic violence, and corruption,
with approximately one million CTSsurvivors eachyear. number A of
challenges limit survivors' access healthcare, including fear to of
arrest,deportation, andtrafficker retaliation; discrimination; concerns
about confidentiality; difficulties navigating the system; andsocial
instability (Greebaum Bodrick, & 2017).
The United States faces complexhealth and social impacts related to
child sex trafficking survivors (CST) experiencing significant health
and social challenges for victim-survivors. According previous to
studies, trafficking survivors face barriers healthcare and to
discrimination on a wide variety levels;therefore, healthcare of
providersmustaddress these barriers deliver the bestcare for to
trafficking victims. The BCQ -depth interviews/study involved fifty in
community agencyparticipants purposively seekvariance to to
includeagencies i.e., social service/child placement, othernon-profit
organizations, hospitals, and mental healthorganizations were
involved, together withlegal services. Yet, evenwith this diversity,
nearly half(42%) cared for more than survivors 50 per year. Trauma-
informed and comprehensive healthcare is unavailable to child
trafficking survivors theU.S. Therefore, provider-centered in
interventions can improve access for trafficked children well as as
their treatment enhancing knowledge abouthuman trafficking and by
applying trauma-informedapproaches care. deliver care to To to
individuals, interpersonal relationships, and organizations, human
service agencies need reevaluate, adjust, and take the necessary to
steps where there lack is a of healthcare services available them to in
