Sex trafficking in the United States : theory, research, policy, and practice /

Sex Trafficking in the United States is a unique exploration of the underlying dynamics of sex trafficking, this comprehensive volume examines the common risk factors for those who become victims, and the barriers they face when they try to leave. It also looks at how and why sex traffickers enter t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Nichols, Andrea J. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Columbia University Press, [2016]
Temas:
Human trafficking > United States.
Prostitution > United States.
Sex crimes > United States.
Traite des êtres humains > États-Unis.
Violence sexuelle > États-Unis.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
Human trafficking
Prostitution
Sex crimes
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Sex Trafficking in the United States is a unique exploration of the underlying dynamics of sex trafficking, this comprehensive volume examines the common risk factors for those who become victims, and the barriers they face when they try to leave. It also looks at how and why sex traffickers enter the industry. A chapter on buyers presents what we know about their motivations, the prevalence of bought sex, and criminal justice policies that target them. More than a straightforward introduction, Sex Trafficking in the United States describes how the justice system, activists, and individuals can engage in advocating for victims of sex trafficking. It also offers recommendations for practice and policy and suggestions for cultural change. -- Publisher.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (viii, 324 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical (pages 389-310) references and index.
ISBN:9780231542364
0231542364

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