A Comprehensive Group Approach for Commercially Sexually Exploited Girls. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kenny, Maureen C.; Helpingstine, Claire E.; Harrington, Maria Clara; McEachern, Adriana G.
• Is Part Of: Journal for specialists in group work. Volume 43:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 376
• Page End: 398
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: commercial sexual exploitation -- life skills groups -- mentoring -- sexual victimization -- group programming; Group counseling -- Periodicals; Group psychotherapy -- periodicals; 616.8915205
• DOI: 10.1080/01933922.2018.1484540
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-3922

Abstract

Abstract : Project Girls Owning Their Lives and Dreams (GOLD) is a comprehensive group counseling program providing psychoeducational, growth, support, and counseling groups to adolescent victims of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). Groups were facilitated by staff and community volunteers. Online surveys were administered to participants to gain their perceptions of the groups. Participants were generally satisfied with the groups and reported themes of bonding with peers, learning new skills, empowerment, and stress relief. Considerations for group work with this population are provided.