Sexual trafficking in the United States: A domestic problem with transnational dimensions

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    Abstract

    The trafficking of young women and children for prostitution and other forms of sexual exploitation is one of the most significant human rights abuses in contemporary society. In keeping with the social work professions commitment to social justice, this article examines the issue of sexual trafficking in the United States. The transnational scope of the problem is discussed along with the means that traffickers use to recruit, transport, and initiate victims from around the world into the sex industry in the United States. Some legislative responses to the problem are discussed, and a number of suggestions are offered to help social workers advocate on behalf of some of the most vulnerable and oppressed people in the global community.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)143-152
    Number of pages10
    JournalSocial work
    Volume53
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Apr 2008

    Keywords

    • Human rights
    • Human trafficking
    • Sexual trafficking
    • Social justice

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Sociology and Political Science

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