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Book SynopsisAndrea J. Nichols explores the dynamics of sex trafficking from the angles of survivors, perpetrators, facilitators, and the social service and criminal justice professionals who work in the field.
Sex Trafficking in the United States is essential for understanding an exploitative industry and for curbing its spread among at-risk populations.
Trade ReviewNichols provides a comprehensive and clear overview of sex trafficking in the United States, skillfully exploring the intersecting and complex challenges of theory and practice. This book is an outstanding resource for teaching. -- Lauren Martin, University of Minnesota Finally, there is an ideal option for educators seeking a comprehensive text on this complex topic. Andrea J. Nichols delivers a well-organized book that analyzes the theories explaining sex trafficking today, carefully considers the impassioned discourse surrounding sex trafficking policy, and draws on solid empirical research from beginning to end. -- Joan A. Reid, University of South Florida St. Petersburg Nichols exposes the reality of sex trafficking and offers a comprehensive view of challenging perspectives, engaging the audience to take action toward prevention. -- Juliana Huard, University of Massachusetts A well-organized introduction to the landscape of sex trafficking in the United States that addresses the complexity of the issue, the competing narratives, and some of the challenges faced by survivors. -- Natalie Jesionka, Rutgers University
Table of ContentsPart I. Contemporary Debates of Theory, Research, and Policy 1. Sex Trafficking: An Introduction Defining Sex Trafficking: Key Legislation Defining Sex Trafficking: Common Misconceptions Sex Trafficking Prevalence Supply, Demand, and Profitability Chapter Summary Chapter Overviews Use of Terms Discussion Questions 2. Theoretical Perspectives and the Politics of Sex Trafficking Feminist Perspectives Political Perspectives Overlapping Feminist and Political Perspectives Sociological Perspectives Criminological Perspectives Chapter Summary Discussion Questions 3. Pornography The Politics of Pornography Key Areas of Pornography Debates and Sex Trafficking Child Pornography as Sex Trafficking Chapter Summary Discussion Questions 4. Prostitution Feminist Perspectives of Prostitution Models of Prostitution Policy How Do These Debates Relate to Sex Trafficking in the United States? Chapter Summary Discussion Questions Part II. The Dynamics of Sex Trafficking in the United States 5. Survivors Risk Factors: Identity-Based Oppression Risk Factors: Weak Social Institutions Recruitment Barriers to Leaving Chapter Summary Discussion Questions 6. Traffickers Types of Traffickers Who Are They, and Why Do They Do It? The Glorification of Pimping in Pop Culture Chapter Summary Discussion Questions 7. Sex Trafficking Operations Venues for Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Technology as a Trafficking Tool Interstate Circuits International Trafficking Movement Meeting the Demand Structure of Trafficking Operations Chapter Summary Discussion Questions 8. Buyers Research on Buyers Buyers of Prostitution and Sex Trafficking Are Indistinct Demographics of Buyers Continuum of Buyer Motivations Addressing Demand: Structural Responses Targeting Buyers Buyers Avoiding Detection Chapter Summary Discussion Questions Part III. Responses to Sex Trafficking 9. Criminal Justice System Responses U.S. Federal Law: The Trafficking Victims Protection Act State Law Identification Criminalizing Trafficking Survivors Chapter Summary Discussion Questions 10. Social Services and Health Care Responses Identification Health Care Settings Social Service Settings Barriers to Accessing Services Aftercare Promising Practices Chapter Summary Discussion Questions 11. The Anti-Sex Trafficking Movement in the United States "The Roots" of Grassroots Antitrafficking Organizations The Hotel Industry The Transportation Industry Political Activism Media Support International Organizations Operating in the United States Chapter Summary Discussion Questions 12. New Directions Criminal Justice System Recommendations Education and Awareness Recommendations for Social Service Provision Outreach and Prevention Societal Issues What Can We Do? What's Your Green Dot? Discussion Questions Notes References Index
