Long-term outcomes for women after obstetric fistula repair: A qualitative study

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community-based approaches to prevention, and (3) working with youth at risk. Results (Scientific Abstract)/Collaborative Partners (Programmatic Abstract): Asian American Legai Defense and Education Fund Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) Kings County District Attorney’s Office Health and Education Alternatives for Teems University Hospital of Brooklyn Downstate College of Medicine Student American Medical Women’s Association Downstate Occupational Therapy Student Council Downstate School of Public Health Student Council Summary/Conclusion: There was strong consensus in the anonymous post-event evaluation that the specific learning objectives were met: To recognize individuals and groups vulnerable to commercial sex exploitation To discuss best practices for intervening with sexually trafficked persons To discuss promising strategies for prevention and mitigation of sex trafficking. In addition, attendees expressed specific intentions for action: Talk to my friends and colleagues about the issue: 85% Collaborate with other organizations in addressing the issues around sex trafficking: 77% Propose that my school, congregation, organization, or workplace discuss the issues: 60% The network that emerged from the conference chose these action steps: Promote a series of “train the trainer” workshops for local health professionals on the care of sex-trafficked persons Form a coalition of community organizations to press for state funding to support programs for youth at high risk of involvement in commercial sexual exploitation Advocate for a change in state law so that minors are not criminally charged for prostitution but instead are recognized as victims and are provided services Link sex trafficking with other forms of labor trafficking. Through the social media portal created for the conference, we will continue to track reports of individual and group activities in support of this emerging network.

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