Date of Award
5-2025
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Arkadie, Nicole L.
Abstract
This research project examined current child welfare system policies and practices that may be indirectly contributing to the risk of commercial sexual exploitation of children. This qualitative study gathered data using interviews of past and current child welfare case workers who have experience with CSEC cases. Key findings highlighted several themes within the participants’ answers, and using this data we propose feasible recommendations, such as increased CSEC training for case workers, provide proactive education, and strengthening existing collaborations.
Recommended Citation
Vega, Areli and Ibañez de Molleti, Guadalupe, "PRACTICES AND POLICIES WITHIN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION" (2025). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 2128.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/2128
