Sarah M Godoy
Biographic Data
| ID | 77266 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sarah M Godoy |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sarah M |
| FAMILY NAME | Godoy |
| SIGNATURE | GODOY S M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6725-8514 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 29 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Heterogeneity in family dynamics among adolescents engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors: A latent class analysis
Background: Little is known about whether and to what extent family factors associated with risky sexual behaviors, such as experiencing commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) or having prior sexually transmitted infections (STIs), differ across risk groups of adolescents. Methods: We conducted secondary analysis of a nationally representative dataset. Latent class analysis was used to assess heterogeneity in family characteristics and childhood ad…
“Technically, by Law, you’re Not a ‘Prostitute’ If you’re Underage”: The Importance of Language from the Perspectives of Girls and Young Women Affected by Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Children’s Pathways into Commercial Sexual Exploitation in the United States: A Systematic Review
This study examined current evidence on children’s pathways into commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in the United States to determine if characteristics, vulnerabilities, and social contexts were distinguishable by age, gender, race/ethnicity, and location. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines, peer-reviewed studies and grey literature were included if they were focused on CSE pathways prior to age …
Depression and Anxiety Outcomes Among Young Adults Who Self-Reported Experiencing Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Adolescence
The commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of children is a distinct form of sexual trauma, resulting in immediate mental health issues. Few studies explore associations between family-level factors in adolescence and health outcomes in adulthood among this population. Utilizing a nationally representative dataset, we explored differences and associations between mental health outcomes and domains of the Family Health Development framework among re…
This is the First Time I've Felt Seen: How Community-Engagement Can Improve Human Trafficking Research
Understanding the experiences of those who experienced commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) at early life stages (i.e., below age 11) is critical to gaining a comprehensive understanding of human trafficking. Yet, CSE-impacted groups are rarely integrated into research processes. Further, researchers have not widely documented the benefits of this approach from the perspectives of these community members. Following involvement in a community advi…
“You have to continue doing the work”: Black women essential workers coping amidst the dual pandemics of Covid-19 and racism
This study sought to examine the experiences of Black women essential workers and their perspectives on wellbeing and coping during the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism. We used a qualitative approach and purposive sampling techniques to interview 22 essential workers who identified as Black women. Research took place in a large southeastern portion of the United States. Data collection included a brief demographic questionnaire a…
Human Trafficking in Correctional Institutions: A Survey of Correctional and Anti-Trafficking Leaders
Growing awareness of the overlap between justice involvement and human trafficking victimization has led to calls for correctional institutions to prevent, identify, and respond to trafficking. However, it is unclear how correctional facilities (i.e., jails and prisons) are responding to such calls to action. To examine current efforts to address human trafficking in U.S. correctional facilities, this study surveyed correctional and anti-traffick…
My Body, My Choice: An Adapted Sexual Health Intervention for Youth with Histories of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Youth with commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) histories experience high rates of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, with few interventions targeting their needs. We therefore piloted an evidence-based sexual health education intervention tailored for CSE-impacted youth, My Body, My Choice (MBMC). MBMC was implemented in two rounds between March and October 2021 with a total of 37 youth who completed a baseline questionna…
A Systematic Review of Specialty Courts in the United States for Adolescents Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Nationwide efforts to enhance services for adolescents experiencing commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in the judicial system have led to the emergence of specialty courts, including human trafficking and girls’ courts. Given that prior research has documented competing stances on the effectiveness of specialty courts for CSE-impacted populations, we conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify key characteristics of programming,…
Perceptions of healthcare accessibility and medical mistrust among Black women living with HIV in the USA
Black women living with HIV in the USA frequently endure structural racism, racial biases and discrimination in healthcare that affect their access to care. To explore their experiences in healthcare settings as they relate to HIV-treatment accessibility and medical mistrust we used intersectionality and structural intersectionality as guiding frameworks. Four focus groups were conducted with 20 low-income Black women living with HIV in a large u…
Coping Behaviors in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic Among Essential Workers of Color: Latent Classes and Covariates
The Impact of Life Stressors Associated With the Covid-19 Pandemic on Essential Workers of Color
Objective: Although essential workers of color in the United States have been notably at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, less is known about the impacts of associated life stressors within this population. Thus, the purpose of this study is to understand (a) the impact of life stressors among a sample of essential workers of color during the COVID-19 pandemic and (b) associations between life stressors and sociodemographic characteristics, wor…
Necessary, yet mistreated: The lived experiences of black women essential workers in dual pandemics of racism and Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the United States’ reliance on essential workers, or those deemed necessary to continue critical societal functions. Black women remain overrepresented in essential positions and are on the frontlines of two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. Using a phenomenological research design, we conducted semi-structured interviews to examine the experiences of 22 Black women essential workers navigating these dual pandemi…
A conceptual model to guide collaborative reflective practice and values-driven child welfare decision-making
A roadmap to enhancing community based participatory research strategies and collaborative efforts with populations impacted by commercial sexual exploitation
Collaborative Responses to Commercial Sexual Exploitation as a Model of Smart Decarceration
Historically, youths who are affected by commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in the United States have been implicated as perpetrators of crime and overrepresented in the juvenile justice system. As an intriguing example of the "smart decarceration" social work grand challenge, policy and practice initiatives have converged to decriminalize cisgender girls and young women experiencing CSE by reframing them as victims of exploitation rather than …
A transgender girl’s experience: Sexual Exploitation and Systems Involvement
Purpose The available research on specialized interventions for youth experiencing commercial sexual exploitation almost exclusively focuses on the impact and efficacy related to cisgender girls, despite the inclusion of youth who identify as transgender in these programs. This paper aims to present a case study on the experience of a transgender adolescent girl who experienced commercial sexual exploitation and provides a narrative of the multif…
Fierce Autonomy: How Girls and Young Women Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation Perceive Health and Exercise Agency in Health Care Decision-Making
Prior research has examined the high health care needs and vulnerabilities faced by survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), yet their perspectives are frequently absent. We sought to understand the narratives and views of individuals affected by CSE on their bodies, health, and motivations to seek health care treatment. Twenty-one girls and young women ages 15 to 19 years with self-identified histories of CSE participated in the study.…
Understanding Commercially Sexually Exploited Young Women's Access to, Utilization of, and Engagement in Health Care: “Work Around What I Need”
Behavioral health treatment "Buy-in" among adolescent females with histories of commercial sexual exploitation
Behavioral health treatment "Buy-in" among adolescent females with histories of commercial sexual exploitation
Fierce Autonomy: How Girls and Young Women Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation Perceive Health and Exercise Agency in Health Care Decision-Making
Prior research has examined the high health care needs and vulnerabilities faced by survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), yet their perspectives are frequently absent. We sought to understand the narratives and views of individuals affected by CSE on their bodies, health, and motivations to seek health care treatment. Twenty-one girls and young women ages 15 to 19 years with self-identified histories of CSE participated in the study.…
Necessary, yet mistreated: The lived experiences of black women essential workers in dual pandemics of racism and Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the United States’ reliance on essential workers, or those deemed necessary to continue critical societal functions. Black women remain overrepresented in essential positions and are on the frontlines of two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. Using a phenomenological research design, we conducted semi-structured interviews to examine the experiences of 22 Black women essential workers navigating these dual pandemi…
A transgender girl’s experience: Sexual Exploitation and Systems Involvement
Purpose The available research on specialized interventions for youth experiencing commercial sexual exploitation almost exclusively focuses on the impact and efficacy related to cisgender girls, despite the inclusion of youth who identify as transgender in these programs. This paper aims to present a case study on the experience of a transgender adolescent girl who experienced commercial sexual exploitation and provides a narrative of the multif…
A roadmap to enhancing community based participatory research strategies and collaborative efforts with populations impacted by commercial sexual exploitation
Collaborative Responses to Commercial Sexual Exploitation as a Model of Smart Decarceration
Historically, youths who are affected by commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in the United States have been implicated as perpetrators of crime and overrepresented in the juvenile justice system. As an intriguing example of the "smart decarceration" social work grand challenge, policy and practice initiatives have converged to decriminalize cisgender girls and young women experiencing CSE by reframing them as victims of exploitation rather than …
This is the First Time I've Felt Seen: How Community-Engagement Can Improve Human Trafficking Research
Understanding the experiences of those who experienced commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) at early life stages (i.e., below age 11) is critical to gaining a comprehensive understanding of human trafficking. Yet, CSE-impacted groups are rarely integrated into research processes. Further, researchers have not widely documented the benefits of this approach from the perspectives of these community members. Following involvement in a community advi…
A conceptual model to guide collaborative reflective practice and values-driven child welfare decision-making
Understanding Commercially Sexually Exploited Young Women's Access to, Utilization of, and Engagement in Health Care: “Work Around What I Need”
Behavioral health treatment "Buy-in" among adolescent females with histories of commercial sexual exploitation
Collaborative Responses to Commercial Sexual Exploitation as a Model of Smart Decarceration
Historically, youths who are affected by commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in the United States have been implicated as perpetrators of crime and overrepresented in the juvenile justice system. As an intriguing example of the "smart decarceration" social work grand challenge, policy and practice initiatives have converged to decriminalize cisgender girls and young women experiencing CSE by reframing them as victims of exploitation rather than …
A transgender girl’s experience: Sexual Exploitation and Systems Involvement
Purpose The available research on specialized interventions for youth experiencing commercial sexual exploitation almost exclusively focuses on the impact and efficacy related to cisgender girls, despite the inclusion of youth who identify as transgender in these programs. This paper aims to present a case study on the experience of a transgender adolescent girl who experienced commercial sexual exploitation and provides a narrative of the multif…
Fierce Autonomy: How Girls and Young Women Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation Perceive Health and Exercise Agency in Health Care Decision-Making
Prior research has examined the high health care needs and vulnerabilities faced by survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), yet their perspectives are frequently absent. We sought to understand the narratives and views of individuals affected by CSE on their bodies, health, and motivations to seek health care treatment. Twenty-one girls and young women ages 15 to 19 years with self-identified histories of CSE participated in the study.…
The Impact of Life Stressors Associated With the Covid-19 Pandemic on Essential Workers of Color
Objective: Although essential workers of color in the United States have been notably at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, less is known about the impacts of associated life stressors within this population. Thus, the purpose of this study is to understand (a) the impact of life stressors among a sample of essential workers of color during the COVID-19 pandemic and (b) associations between life stressors and sociodemographic characteristics, wor…
Necessary, yet mistreated: The lived experiences of black women essential workers in dual pandemics of racism and Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the United States’ reliance on essential workers, or those deemed necessary to continue critical societal functions. Black women remain overrepresented in essential positions and are on the frontlines of two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. Using a phenomenological research design, we conducted semi-structured interviews to examine the experiences of 22 Black women essential workers navigating these dual pandemi…
A conceptual model to guide collaborative reflective practice and values-driven child welfare decision-making
A roadmap to enhancing community based participatory research strategies and collaborative efforts with populations impacted by commercial sexual exploitation
A Systematic Review of Specialty Courts in the United States for Adolescents Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Nationwide efforts to enhance services for adolescents experiencing commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in the judicial system have led to the emergence of specialty courts, including human trafficking and girls’ courts. Given that prior research has documented competing stances on the effectiveness of specialty courts for CSE-impacted populations, we conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify key characteristics of programming,…
Perceptions of healthcare accessibility and medical mistrust among Black women living with HIV in the USA
Black women living with HIV in the USA frequently endure structural racism, racial biases and discrimination in healthcare that affect their access to care. To explore their experiences in healthcare settings as they relate to HIV-treatment accessibility and medical mistrust we used intersectionality and structural intersectionality as guiding frameworks. Four focus groups were conducted with 20 low-income Black women living with HIV in a large u…
Coping Behaviors in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic Among Essential Workers of Color: Latent Classes and Covariates
“You have to continue doing the work”: Black women essential workers coping amidst the dual pandemics of Covid-19 and racism
This study sought to examine the experiences of Black women essential workers and their perspectives on wellbeing and coping during the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism. We used a qualitative approach and purposive sampling techniques to interview 22 essential workers who identified as Black women. Research took place in a large southeastern portion of the United States. Data collection included a brief demographic questionnaire a…
Human Trafficking in Correctional Institutions: A Survey of Correctional and Anti-Trafficking Leaders
Growing awareness of the overlap between justice involvement and human trafficking victimization has led to calls for correctional institutions to prevent, identify, and respond to trafficking. However, it is unclear how correctional facilities (i.e., jails and prisons) are responding to such calls to action. To examine current efforts to address human trafficking in U.S. correctional facilities, this study surveyed correctional and anti-traffick…
My Body, My Choice: An Adapted Sexual Health Intervention for Youth with Histories of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Youth with commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) histories experience high rates of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, with few interventions targeting their needs. We therefore piloted an evidence-based sexual health education intervention tailored for CSE-impacted youth, My Body, My Choice (MBMC). MBMC was implemented in two rounds between March and October 2021 with a total of 37 youth who completed a baseline questionna…
Heterogeneity in family dynamics among adolescents engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors: A latent class analysis
Background: Little is known about whether and to what extent family factors associated with risky sexual behaviors, such as experiencing commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) or having prior sexually transmitted infections (STIs), differ across risk groups of adolescents. Methods: We conducted secondary analysis of a nationally representative dataset. Latent class analysis was used to assess heterogeneity in family characteristics and childhood ad…
“Technically, by Law, you’re Not a ‘Prostitute’ If you’re Underage”: The Importance of Language from the Perspectives of Girls and Young Women Affected by Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Children’s Pathways into Commercial Sexual Exploitation in the United States: A Systematic Review
This study examined current evidence on children’s pathways into commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in the United States to determine if characteristics, vulnerabilities, and social contexts were distinguishable by age, gender, race/ethnicity, and location. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines, peer-reviewed studies and grey literature were included if they were focused on CSE pathways prior to age …
Depression and Anxiety Outcomes Among Young Adults Who Self-Reported Experiencing Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Adolescence
The commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of children is a distinct form of sexual trauma, resulting in immediate mental health issues. Few studies explore associations between family-level factors in adolescence and health outcomes in adulthood among this population. Utilizing a nationally representative dataset, we explored differences and associations between mental health outcomes and domains of the Family Health Development framework among re…
This is the First Time I've Felt Seen: How Community-Engagement Can Improve Human Trafficking Research
Understanding the experiences of those who experienced commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) at early life stages (i.e., below age 11) is critical to gaining a comprehensive understanding of human trafficking. Yet, CSE-impacted groups are rarely integrated into research processes. Further, researchers have not widely documented the benefits of this approach from the perspectives of these community members. Following involvement in a community advi…
Psychology (17 works) · Sex work and related issues (13 works) · Medicine (11 works) · Political science (10 works) · Sociology (10 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (7 works) · Criminology (6 works) · Population (6 works)