The document summarizes an internship project with the Lane County Division of Youth Services (DYS). DYS provides case management and probation services to youth ages 12-17 who have been referred for criminal behavior. The internship involved case management and probation work. The project developed a resource guide and brochure for DYS counselors and youth on the issue of human sex trafficking. It provides information on signs of trafficking, myths and facts, resources and services for victims, and how to reduce risks. The goal is to increase awareness of trafficking and provide support for victims.

1. AGENCY
Lane County Division of Youth Services
provides case management and probation in
Lane County between the ages of 12 to 17.
Youth are referred to the Division from local law
enforcement because of criminal behavior. DYS
is responsible for services to youth accused of
law violations or judged delinquent by the
juvenile court. My internship has consisted of
case management/probation work with youth in
North and West Eugene.
TARGET POPULATION
Lane County Juvenile Counselors and youth
whom they supervise.
PURPOSE
Resource guide to address needs, where to
access services and resources
 Mental health services, medical care, legal
assistance, job training, etc.
Brochure is for juvenile counselors and youth
 What is human trafficking, what signs to look for,
myths, and facts
Begin reducing the stigma of trafficking
victims and begin to provide victims with
support services
Resource Guide for Sex Trafficking Victims and DYS Staff
Lane County Division of Youth Services
Sarah Oller
June 4, 2015
Family and Human Services, University of Oregon
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
GOALS
BENEFITS
Increases awareness of human sex trafficking amongst adolescent
youth as well as increase knowledge of the issue in Lane County, the
state of Oregon, and nationally
Provides resources and services for victims, provide resources for
staff to increase their knowledge and understanding, and where to
refer youth in crisis
Resource guide and brochure can be reproduced
 Lane County has many agencies that work with this specific population of
high risk youth
 Future referrals could be made to these agencies to better serve the youth
Will provide information on the issue, how one could reduce their
risk, and where to receive services
SUSTAINABILITY & FUTURE USE
Resource guide and brochure can be reproduced and utilized by
other agencies in Lane County
 Could be a future project implanted again at DYS or other agencies that work
with this specific population
 Future Family and Human Services students could do this by updating
research and agency information
POSSIBILITIES
Educational group for DYS youth
Educational group for middle school/high school students
Create a curriculum for other agencies and schools to train
staff/interns/volunteers and youth about sex trafficking and ways to
identify a possible victim, reduce risk, etc.
THANK YOU
• Lane County Youth Services
• Sandy Davie
• Jennifer Cearley
• Carolyn Peterson
• Cohort peers
• Family & friends