Understanding how homeless youth are trafficked is important information for the organizations offering them services.
Almost one-fourth of the youth surveyed (23.8 percent) identified as lesbian, gay or bisexual; these youth were particularly at risk for sex and labor trafficking. Forty-three percent of LGB youth reporting some form of trafficking while homeless.
Because of this prevalence, the report recommends that providers and community groups create more LGBTQ-sensitive support services.
About 6.5% of the youth identified as transgender or gender nonconforming.
âThey stood out as being more vulnerable,â Wright said. Almost three-quarters of transgender youth reported some form of trafficking.
Thereâs a need among service providers for better understanding, support and greater inclusivity of transgender youth, he said. Organizations need to develop a broader understanding of trafficking across genders, the report said.
Of the youth surveyed, 64% were male and 36% female. Most were African-American or multiracial.
Nearly 60% of the youth had a high incidence of childhood trauma. High trauma correlates with a much higher incidence of trafficking.
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