Neil Mallon research featured in Southern Maryland Chronicle
Neil Mallon leads a new study urging state agencies to revise their approach to addressing child labor trafficking.
“The study surveyed professionals in the field, uncovering that 20% have encountered individuals under 18 who were coerced or controlled for their labor. This statistic is even more concerning, with over 40% of these professionals expecting to encounter such cases in the future.
A recent study conducted by the University of Maryland School of Social Work urges state agencies to revise their approach to addressing child labor trafficking. The research, focusing on the experiences of child welfare and juvenile justice professionals, reveals alarming insights into the current state of child labor trafficking.”
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