An Examination of Some Central Debates on Sex Trafficking in Research and Public Policy in the United States

2015/07/03 by Carrie N. Baker · 2 citations
Social Sciences · Psychology · #Sex work and related issues #Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology #Gender, Feminism, and Media

paper · doi:10.1080/23322705.2015.1023672

openalex publication_date 2015/07/03 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/04/04

Abstract

This article provides an introduction to some central debates in research and public policy on sex trafficking in the United States, with particular attention to how these debates play out among feminists and concluding with recommendations for guiding principles on future directions for public policy and research.

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