Date
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Name
From Vulnerability to Strength: Supporting Unaccompanied Boys Impacted by Sex and Labor Trafficking
Track
Legal and Policy
Speakers
Jessica Neham, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
Lidia Ramirez, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Jessica Neham Lidia Ramirez
Description

This workshop will focus on unaccompanied boys who have migrated to the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian and the heightened risks they face of sex and labor trafficking before, during, and after migration. We will examine how gender norms, cultural expectations, and systemic barriers shape their unique experiences. The workshop will also cover strengths-based strategies to foster resilience, along with key services available to unaccompanied youth who have experienced trafficking.