Using a Family Systems Approach as a Protective Factor Against Trafficking of Children who Have Learning Disabilities.

HUMAN trafficking prevention; PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience; CHILDREN with disabilities; CHILD psychopathology; ATTACHMENT behavior; FAMILY systems theory; INTELLECTUAL disabilities; HUMAN rights; ACADEMIC achievement; LEARNING disabilities; ADVERSE childhood experiences; MEDICAL practice; HEALTH care teams; CHILDREN

The article explores the use and importance of the family systems theory of human behavior as a protective factor against trafficking of children with learning disabilities. It discusses the primary prevention of human trafficking and presents case studies showing the intersection of children in school settings who have learning differences and are vulnerable to human trafficking. It also tackles the implications of labor and sex trafficking for children with specific learning disorder.