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Sex Trafficking and the Sex Industry: The Need for Evidence-Based Theory and Legislation
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A critical analysis of current U.S. policy on sex trafficking and recommendations for reforms in policy and enforcement can be found in this paper, where the authors also present a case study.Abstract:
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