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Understanding the Complexities of Human Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation

The Case of Southeast Asia

Bibliographic Data

ID20394251
AuthorsAshley G Blackburn (University of North Texas, corresponding author), Robert W Taylor (0000-0002-7768-8873, Caruth Police Institute, University of North Texas at Dallas and Dallas Police Department), Jennifer Elaine Davis (Caruth Police Institute, University of North Texas at Dallas and Dallas Police Department)
Year2010
Volume20
Issue1-2
Pages105-126
Publication date2010-04-12
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueWomen & Criminal Justice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0897-4454 • E-ISSN: 1541-0323
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/08974451003641099
OpenAlexW1976519308
LanguageEN
Citations received23
References cited4

Trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation is a social problem that has marred the reputations of Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia and Thailand. Estimates of the extent of this problem vary dramatically, and research on child sexual exploitation in these countries is almost nonexistent. Presented here are findings from observations and interviews with government officials, nongovernmental organization workers, and women and children involved in the sex industry in Cambodia and Thailand. These findings reveal the complex nature and inner workings of this industry from those who live with it on a daily basis. Based on this study, implications for change are discussed

Criminology · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Ethnology · Geography · Human trafficking · Political science · Social issues · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Southeast asia · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Law · Psychology · Sex work and related issues

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Unique citing works23
Citations per year1,77
Citation span2013 - 2026 (14)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 16
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