Childhood ADHD and sexual abuse identified as potential predictors of later engagement in sex work
Childhood sexual abuse between ages 9 to 15 and having a childhood diagnosis of ADHD might be linked to later involvement in sex work, according to preliminary research published in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma. The findings suggest that targeted interventions addressing these risk factors and promoting education and access to medication may help support young women at risk of engaging in sex work.
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