Training Name: Introduction to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: Understanding and Supporting Male Survivors

Date: January 16, 2025

Learning Objectives

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1) Define key terminology and concepts related to CSEC.
2) Analyze the distinct dynamics that contribute to the exploitation of male youths in CSEC contexts.
3) Examine the specific risk factors and pathways—including family dynamics, homelessness, systems of care, and LGBTQIA+ vulnerabilities—that heighten exploitation risks for male youths.
4) Identify early warning signs and risk indicators of grooming, targeting, or active exploitation.
5) Evaluate the frequency of male victimization within CSEC and assess how societal misconceptions contribute to the invisibility of male victims.

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