An occupation-based community program targeted at preventing young women from being entered into sex trafficking should focus on:

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Current prevention programs specifically focus on young girls. An occupation-based approach to develop prevention programs can be extended to other at-risk populations, including boys, men, women, and the LGBTQ+ communities. Martinez and Kelle (2013) and Shigekane (2007) have identified the need for dedicated services to address the distinct needs of these populations. Prevention includes both organized and informal efforts directed at vulnerable persons for decreasing their recruitment into trafficking activities (USDOS, n.d.-b). Informal prevention efforts can include information sessions about trafficking, technical training, educational programs, and micro-lending services (Kaufman & Crawford, 2011). Prevention program components include awareness of traffickers' recruitment techniques, trafficker identification, techniques to avoid entry into trafficking, and methods to enhance self-esteem. Gorman and Hatkevich (2016) described the potential value of occupational therapy in developing evidence-based programs and conducting and publishing research on prevention programs and education efforts. Occupational therapy practitioners have opportunities to play pivotal roles in developing awareness campaigns, educating medical and law enforcement personnel, and evaluating novel prevention efforts.

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