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Young Au Pair's Big Move
- Karina Holmer left her tiny Swedish village to work as an au pair in Dover, Massachusetts at age 19.
- She hoped the experience would help her prove independence and fund a career in restaurant management.
Social Networks Increased Risk Exposure
- Au pairs socialized in close-knit groups and relied on informal supports, which complicated tracking movements after nights out.
- Karina's weekend freedom to stay in Boston increased her exposure to unfamiliar risks away from Dover.
Host Family And City Weekends
- Karina settled with host family Frank Rapp and Susan Nichter and cared for their two young children while socializing with other au pairs.
- Frank offered her use of his South Boston loft on weekends, and Karina frequently spent weekends in the city with friends.