Human Trafficking: Screening and Assessment Tools and Practices for Runaway and Homeless Youth Settings

Runaway and Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center

Identifying youth at risk of or experiencing human trafficking in Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) settings requires programs to use holistic approaches which include formal and informal strategies. Young people experiencing homelessness may experience sex trafficking, labor trafficking, or both. This guide offers explanation as to how through screening and assessment, RHY programs can make appropriate referrals and connections with partner agencies to provide the best service team for each young person. They include links to who validated screening tools validated for use with RHY populations.

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