2017
DOI: 10.1177/0886260517692337
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Advocates’ Experiences With Media and the Impact of Media on Human Trafficking Advocacy

Abstract: The present qualitative study explores advocates' opinions of misinformation about human trafficking in the media and describes advocates' strategies to counter the misinformation presented by the media. Thus, 15 advocates who work against human trafficking in Chicago-based nonprofit organizations participated in semistructured interviews about their opinions and strategies. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. The present study identifies specific misperceptions of human trafficking in the medi… Show more

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“…focus on sex trafficking of minors) (e.g. Houston-Kolnik et al, 2020). The types of stories reported and how they are discussed in the media can be influenced by reporters who have their own biases or misinformation on what these offenses can "look like" (Reichert et al, 2018).…”
Section: Current Studymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…focus on sex trafficking of minors) (e.g. Houston-Kolnik et al, 2020). The types of stories reported and how they are discussed in the media can be influenced by reporters who have their own biases or misinformation on what these offenses can "look like" (Reichert et al, 2018).…”
Section: Current Studymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Victim identification represents one of the most challenging aspects of working with child sex trafficking survivors (Litam, 2017 ). The importance of educating counselors on strategies that promote victim identification, improve trauma informed practices (Gonzalez et al, 2020 ; Litam 2017 , 2019 ; Litam & Lam, 2020 ) and challenge human trafficking myths (Cunningham & Cromer, 2016 ; Houston-Kolnik et al, 2017 ; Litam & Lam, 2020 ) is an important strategy to remove barriers to working with this vulnerable population.…”
Section: Human Trafficking Myths and Victim Identificationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, when child sex trafficking survivors do not fit images of victims portrayed in the media, they are left marginalized and often unidentified (Gerassi et al, 2018 ; U.S. Department of Education, 2015 ; Uy, 2001). Notably, sex trafficking victims in media are portrayed as young, innocent, vulnerable children (Menaker & Franklin, 2013), with visible evidence of physical abuse or confinement (Houston-Kolnick et al, 2017 ). Child sex trafficking represents a complex, multidimensional issue and is influenced by many interpersonal and systemic factors (Rodriguez-Lopez, 2018; Uy, 2011 ).…”
Section: Human Trafficking Myths and Victim Identificationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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