Engaging Survivors of Sex Trafficking in HIV and Substance Use Disorder Services: A Feasibility Study
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Principal Investigators (PIs) / Project Leads: |
GEZINSKI, LINDSAY and RICHER, ARIEL |
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Funding Organization: |
University of Utah Research Foundation & College of Social Work |
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RFP / FOA: |
Research Incentive Seed Grant Program – College of Social Work |
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Award Number: |
None |
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Project Period: |
4/1/2024 – 3/31/2025 |
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Total Funding: |
$22,500 |
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Project Status: |
In progress |
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Area Served: |
Utah |
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Population Served: |
Survivors of sex trafficking (research is with service providers who serve survivors of sex trafficking) |
Project Description:
The primary aims of this study is to: 1) Identify barriers and facilitators for engaging survivors of sex trafficking in HIV and substance use disorder (SUD) services through venue-based care, 2) Investigate strategies to integrate prevention and treatment services into non-traditional and specialty settings, such as domestic violence and homeless shelters, and 3) Assess feasibility and acceptability of a peer educator, harm reduction intervention with survivors of sex trafficking.
For more information, contact lindsay.gezinski@utah.edu and/or ariel.richer@utah.edu