Charles E HOUNMENOU

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Title
Associate Professor
Department
Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago
Institution
University of Illinois Chicago

Education

  • 2009 Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work University of Illinois at Chicago, IL. 2006 Master of Social Work Washington University in St. Louis, MO 2006 Nonprofit Management Specialization Washington University in St. Louis, MO. 1999 Master of Education Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Benin 1995 Master of Arts Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Benin 1990 Bachelor of Education Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Benin 1989

Research Interests

Human Trafficking; Sex Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation of Children; Sexual Violence; Child Sexual Abuse   Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking   International Human Trafficking  

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Contact Information

  University of Illinois at Chicago Jane Addams College of Social Work 1040 West Harrison St., MC 309 Chicago, IL 60607

  Office Phone: 312 996 0035

Research
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List of Publications (58)
In 2018
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C. Hounmenou, CV, January 2018. Page 4 of 13

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"A Systematic Review of the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Sub -Saharan Africa." E-Poster presentation at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) on January 11, 2018, Washington, D.C. 2. "Service provision to child victims of commercial sexual exploitation in the West African the 14th International Human Trafficking & Social region." Paper presented at Justice Conference, University of Toledo, OH, September 22, 2017.

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C. Hounmenou, CV, January 2018. Page 7 of 13

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"Stopping traffic - the movement to end sex trafficking" A documentary film screening followed with an expert panel discussion on human trafficking in Illinois facilitated by Dr. Charles Hounmenou. Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Illinois (January 30, 2018).

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C. Hounmenou, CV, January 2018. Page 8 of 13

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C. Hounmenou, CV, January 2018. Page 9 of 13

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Watch List in the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report of the U.S. Department of State for 2018.

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In 2017
51

Hounmenou, C., & Her, W. (2017). Distinctiveness in the commercial sexual exploitation of children in sub-Saharan Africa: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Human Trafficking, 1- 29. DOI: 10.1080/23322705.2017.1365567.

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Hounmenou, C. (2017). Policy response and service provision to child victims of commercial sexual exploitation in the West African region. Journal of Human Trafficking, 1-26.

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Hounmenou, C. (2017). An initial exploration of prostitution of boys in the West African region. Child Abuse & Neglect, 69, 188-200. DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.04.027

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Hounmenou, C. (2017). Issues of sexually transmitted infections and violence among children in prostitution in West Africa. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 34(5), 479- 492. DOI: 10.1007/s10560-016-0475-z 6. Hounmenou, C. (2016). Exploring child prostitution in a major city in the West African region.

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"Harce---lement sexuel dans l'enseignement secondaire au Be---nin: pre---vention, re---ponses et de---fis" [i.e., Sexual harassment in secondary education in Benin: prevention, responses and challenges]. Guest Presentation at a forum of High School Teachers in the Province of Atlantic, Abomey-Calavi, Benin (June 12, 2017).

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Sustainable Development Goals (October 24, 2017). Online attendance: 72 people. Link of the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2ddKrAsbnk&feature=share&app=desktop# 2. "Human trafficking around and beyond: awareness and policies." Presentation to Master level class of Criminal Justice of Instructor Shannon Harper, Department of Criminology, Law and Justice of Shannon Harper. Lincoln Hall, UIC East Campus, Chicago (October 25, 2017).

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"Human trafficking around the world: what we know and what is being done about it ." Presentation to a delegation of students and faculty led by Professor Yuko and Dr. Tama from Gender and Women Studies, Osaka Prefecture University (Japan) during their visit at Jane Addams College of Social Work, UIC (September 19, 2017.

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"Human Trafficking: Policy responses and legal challenges." Presentation to Master level class of Criminal Justice of Professor Edna Erez, Department of Criminology, Law and Justice , BSB - UIC East Campus, Chicago (March 6, 2017).

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"Human trafficking in African immigrant communities in Illinois." A training workshop sponsored by the Association of Benin Natives in Illinois. Lincoln Park Cultural Center, Chicago (September 25, 2017).

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"Labor Trafficking - Challenges to detect and rescue victims." Honors Class of Professor Rooshey Hasnain of the UIC Department of Disability Studies. Taft hall, Chicago (April 10, 2017).

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"Human Trafficking Here and Beyond." Sex Week, Collegiate Chapter of Amnesty International, University of Chicago, Chicago (February 3, 2017).

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CONSULTATIONS 2017-Present Consultant, global research titled "Medical and Mental Health Services for Survivors of Child Trafficking: Barriers to Access," with expertise on the West African Region.

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In 2016
39

Hounmenou. C. (2016). Book Review [Theorising the Practice of Community Development: A South African Perspective] by Peter Westoby. Journal of Community Practice, 24(1), 112-115, DOI: 10.1080/10705422.2016.1129236.

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Child Abuse & Neglect, 59, 26-35. DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2016.07.003.

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"Innovative research: exploring characteristics of prostituted children in a major city in West Africa." Paper presented at the 2016 Annual Global Conference on Human Trafficking. October 11, 2016 in Falls Church, VA.

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"Challenges and solutions to cross border trafficking. Forging collaborative bonds between nations." Panel Member on the United Nations Representatives and Ministers of State Session. The 2016 Annual Global Conference on Human Trafficking in Falls Church, VA, October 11, 2016.

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"Boy prostitution in West Africa." Paper presented at the 13th International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference, University of Toledo, OH, September 23, 2016.

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"Human Trafficking: What do we know about and do about it?" Presentation to Master level class- Professor Edna Erez. Department of Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago (October 3, 2016).

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"Human Trafficking Around and Beyond: Awareness, Policies and Research." Presentation to Master level class of Criminal Justice of Professor Edna Erez, Department of Criminology, Law and Justice (October 3, 2016).

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"Human Trafficking in the Midwest Region" at the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), Region 4, Skilled Trades Conference on September 9, 2016 at the Pat Greenhouse UAW Education Center, Ottawa, IL. The presentation was followed with an expert panel on human trafficking in the United States.

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"Assisting Victims of Human Trafficking Who Present to Hospitals/Urgent Care Centers." Presentation at the quarterly training of UIC Health professionals' in the Clinical Ethics Grand Rounds, August 10, 2016, University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital.

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"Human trafficking in Illinois: Awareness, Policies and Services." Presentation at the monthly meeting of the staff of the Central West Case Management, UIC, March 9, 2016.

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In 2015
29

Hounmenou, C. (2015). Human trafficking in Illinois - Fact Sheet. Jane Addams Center for Social Policy and Research, University of Illinois at Chicago.

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"Child prostitution and its links with child trafficking and mobility in Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger: a comparative summary of 3 study reports." Paper presented at the 2015 International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference, University of Toledo, OH, September 11, 2015.

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In 2014
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"Child Prostitution and trafficking in three countries in West Africa." Presentation of the results of a three-country study on child prostitution at a regional symposium on the commercial sexual exploitation of children, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, June 23 & 24, 2014.

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Hounmenou, C. (2014). Etude sur la prostitution des mineurs et ses liens avec la migration et la traite a--- Djougou et a--- Malanville au Benin. Rapport Final. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso : ECPAT France and ECPAT Luxembourg. [Child prostitution and its links with child trafficking and mobility in Benin], 176 pages.

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Hounmenou, C. & Bonkoungou, Z. (2014). Etude sur la prostitution des mineurs et ses liens avec la migration et la traite a--- Ouagadougou au Burkina Faso. Rapport Final. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso : ECPAT France & ECPAT Luxembourg.

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Hounmenou, C. & Maina, A. (2014). Etude sur la prostitution des mineurs et ses liens avec la migration et la traite a--- Niamey au Niger. Rapport Final. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso : ECPAT France & ECPAT Luxembourg.

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In 2012
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Hounmenou, C. (2012). Black settlement houses and oppositional consciousness. Journal of Black Studies. 43(6), 646-666. DOI: 10.1177/0021934712441203.

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Hounmenou, C. (2012). Human services professionals' awareness of human trafficking. Journal of Policy Practice, 11(3), 192-206. DOI: 10.1080/15588742.2012.655208.

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Hounmenou, C. (2012). Monitoring human rights of persons in police lockups: potential role of community-based organizations. Journal of Community Practice, 20(3), 274-292.

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"Our World Today: Human Trafficking and Labor Exploitation. Bringing together local, national and global leaders to discuss programs and laws in place to increase transparency, reduce human trafficking and end labor exploitation." Panelist, at the International Human Trafficking Workshop, at the Willis Tower, Chicago, IL., USA. Sponsor: Womenetics, May 9, 2012, 16. "Assistance to Victims of Human Trafficking: Implications for Social Work Practice ." Paper presented at a Workshop for Illinois social work field instructors and social work students, with attribution of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to attendees. DePaul University, Conference Center, Chicago, March 4th, 2011.

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In 2011
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Hounmenou, C. (2011). Book Review. [Striving to save: Creating policies for financial security of low- income families] by Sherraden, M. S., & McBride, A. M., with Beverly, S. G.]. Journal of Community Practice, 19(2), 193-195. DOI:10.1080/10705422.2011.569277.

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Hounmenou, C. (2011). The Illinois Rescue and Restore Coalition's awareness of and involvement with human trafficking. ProQuest, UMI Dissertation Publishing. Paperback: 320

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Lopez, K., Padgett, K., & Hounmenou, C. (2011). The development and management of grants and contracts: A Guide for Faculty and Staff at the Jane Addams College of Social Work. Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago.

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"Standards for monitoring human rights of people in police lockups: potential roles of community- based organizations." Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Human Rights and Prison Reform, pages 43-49. International C.U.R.E. (Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants), Abuja, Nigeria, February 21-24, 2011.

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In 2010
15

"Exploring a statewide coalition involved in human trafficking policy implementation ." Paper presented at the Conference "Assisting Victims of Human trafficking Research, Policy & Practice", College of Family Home & Social Sciences - School of Social Work, Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah, October 28, 2010.

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"Human Services Professionals' Inputs in Human Trafficking Policy Implementation ." Presentation at the Jane Addams College of Social Work. University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois, March 19, 2010.

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In 2009
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"The Illinois Rescue and Restore Coalition's awareness of and involvement with human trafficking." Paper presented at the 6th Annual Conference on Prostitution, Sex Work, and Human Trafficking, University of Toledo, Ohio, October 2nd, 2009.

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In 2008
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"Implementation of Human Trafficking Policies by Social Service Agencies in Illinois ." Presentation at the 2008 Lecture Series in DePaul University, Chicago, IL. October 27, 2008.

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In 2006
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"Human Trafficking in West Africa: Benin's Policy Responses." Presentation at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, International Social Work Presentation Series, March 20, 2006.

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In 2005
10

"Equity in Education: The Case of Benin in West Africa." Presentation at the Fulbright Fellows Forum in New Orleans, April 1, 2005.

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Unspecified
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Consultant, International CURE (Citizens United For Rehabilitation of Errants)

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Helped establish CURE affiliates and chapters, and develop their leadership in French-speaking African countries.

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Consultant, NGO Traffickfree, Chicago, Illinois - USA Provided research about human trafficking and doing presentations at various community meetings to raise awareness about the problem of human trafficking .

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Hounmenou, C., & O'Grady, C. (in press). A critique of the U.S. policy responses to commercial sexual exploitation of children. Journal of Policy Practice.

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Consultant - GIP-ESTHER, Cotonou, BENIN --- Trained case workers for psychological and social support care to people living with VIH/AIDS; and --- Reviewed the monitoring system of the social assistance component of the agency's programs.

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International Consultant for Research on sex trafficking in Africa, ECPAT France and ECPAT Luxembourg Consultant, ONG Droit a--- la Vie [Right to Life NGO], Cotonou, BENIN --- Led grant proposal writings for public funding; --- Helped establish a mentoring program for orphans and abandoned children; --- Provided training to volunteers and staff; --- Led efforts to fight against forced labor and sexual exploitation of children in rural areas.

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"Understanding human trafficking and its impacts on people in our communities." Key presenter, Nationwide Webinar on human trafficking. Community Impact Day for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sponsor: Illinois Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., as part of its activities to promote justice by recognizing and promoting the United Nations' 17

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Sponsor of the study: The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC), Alexandria, Virginia.

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Consultant, Institut National des Statistiques et de l'Analyse Economique (INSAE), Benin, for analysis of human trafficking data and recommendations about strategies to address the U.S. Government's ultimatum to demonstrate specific strategies Benin government was using to avoid being downgraded to Tier 3

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