Charles E. Hounmenou, PhD
Associate Professor
Contact
Building & Room:
ETMSW 4404
Address:
1040 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607
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About
Dr. Hounmenou's research focus is human trafficking, the commercial sexual exploitation of children, and the human rights of detainees and immigrants. He is conducting a needs assessment of child victims of commercial sexual exploitation, and examining the need for housing support and stabilization among survivors of human trafficking. Dr. Hounmenou teaches Human Behavior and the Social Environment, and Social Welfare Policy and Services.
Education
MA, Benin National University
MEd, Benin National University
MSW, Washington University in St. Louis
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
Research Currently in Progress
Co-Investigator. Ethics of HIV-Related Research Involving Underage Key Population in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Sponsor: National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. 2022-2026.
Co-Principal Investigator. “Formative Research on Child Trafficking in Cote-d’Ivoire.” Sponsor: U.S. Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. 2023-2024.
Principal Investigator. “Faith-based Organizations’ Distinctive Input in the Fight against Human Trafficking in the USA”. Sponsor: Jane Addams College of Social Work. University of Illinois Chicago. 2022-2024.