Faculty Publications

Evaluation of the CSEC Community Intervention Project (CCIP) in Five U.S. Cities

Document Type

Article

Keywords

commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), evaluation, training, nongovernmental organization (NGO), law enforcement officials

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Evaluation Review

Volume

33

Issue

6

First Page

568

Last Page

597

Abstract

In response to the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) within five U.S. cities, the CSEC Community Intervention Project (CCIP) was created to enhance collaboration among nongovernmental organization (NGO) representatives, law enforcement officials and prosecutors in Chicago, Atlantic City, Denver, Washington, D.C., and San Diego. A total of 211 participants were surveyed during a 3-day CCIP training institute held in each city. Evaluation data suggest that participants were positively influenced in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding CSEC. Our findings inform NGO representatives, law enforcement officials, and prosecutors of the importance of professional training and the benefits of cross-disciplinary collaboration in addressing CSEC.

Department

Department of Social Work

Original Publication Date

9-24-2009

DOI of published version

10.1177/0193841X09346132

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