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By now, most social workers are familiar with the issue of human trafficking. However, many are likely unfamiliar with research indicating that youths constitute the most vulnerable group in the United States for becoming victims of sex trafficking and that most women in prostitution actually entered as minors. Some experts are now referring to the sex trafficking of U.S. children and youths as "domestic minor sex trafficking," or DMST. This article seeks to acquaint readers with what is currently known regarding the extent of DMST, who is at risk for becoming a victim, and implications for the social work profession in addressing this tragedy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alcohol use during pregnancy can lead to a variety of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems, collectively known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). There are approximately 40,000 infants born each year in the United States affected by FASD. Despite warnings on the dangers of drinking while pregnant and the existence of effective screening tools, many women at risk for an alcohol-exposed pregnancy fail to be identified. The authors suggest that social workers are uniquely qualified to assist in efforts to screen and intervene with this population. Screening tools and additional resources that may prove beneficial for social workers practicing in health care settings with childbearing aged and/or pregnant women, as well as families impacted by FASD, are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]