Date
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Name
Youth with Problematic Substance Use Who have Experienced Trafficking: Guidance for Providers
Track
Physical and Mental Health
Elizabeth Hopper Kelly Kinnish Tina Valila
Description

Problematic substance use complicates treatment for youth and families who have been impacted by trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation (T/CSE). Panelists draw from their experiences leading multiple national anti-trafficking programs to explore common challenges when working with exploited who struggle with problematic substance use. The discussion include essential guidance for providers working with impacted youth, including treatment guidelines from the National Center on Child Trafficking that focus on the intersection of substance use and T/CSE.