Data Elements: R15 Commercial Sexual Exploitations/Sex Trafficking
Data Element
R15 Commercial Sexual Exploitations/Sex Trafficking is self-reported by client (Head of Household and Adults). The purpose is to assess the extent of sexual exploitation among youth experiencing homelessness.
Options
- Ever received anything in exchange for sex (e.g., money, food, drugs, shelter)? If answer is Yes:
- In the last three months
- How many times
- Ever made/persuaded/forced to have sex in exchange for something
- If yes, In the last three months
Data Element Type
R15 Commercial Sexual Exploitations/Sex Trafficking is a Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program Specific Data Element and collection is required for all project types.
Collection Point
Project exit for Head of Household and Adults.
Why It Matters
Used to assess the extent of sexual exploitation among homeless youth and supports local system planning and understanding of who is experiencing homelessness.
Data Quality
How to correct: Enter value, if known on Project Exit Assessment.