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August 11, 2026Child MaltreatmentOpen Access

Desire for Help Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth at Risk for Commercial Sexual Exploitation

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JOJennifer E. O’BrienKMKimberly J. MitchellDCDeirdre Colburn

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Overview

Randomized trial assesses help desires in SGM youth at risk for CSE, suggesting urgent need for support.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the help needs of sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth who are at risk for commercial sexual exploitation (CSE).
  • Utilized data from a national online survey of 1272 SGM youth aged 13–22 in the United States.
  • Examined desired help patterns across various domains of need relative to CSE risk levels.
  • Analyzed the influence of socio-structural conditions on help-seeking behaviors.
  • Nearly all participants desired help for at least one concern, particularly in mental health.
  • Youth confirmed at risk for CSE showed the highest rates of desire for help across domains, including mental health and housing.
  • Socio-structural issues like unstable housing and food insecurity significantly influenced help-seeking behaviors.

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O’Brien et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ace343401087f2249e009https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595261476072
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