In 2000, the U.S. Congress passed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (TVPA) which focused on social justice for victims of human trafficking in foreign countries. The TVPA was soon revised to include domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) victims. Two major problems continue to complicate the lives of DMST victims: (1) the transitioning social construction of this population and (2) conflicting federal, state, and local laws that yield inconsistent policies for these youth. The numerous institutions involved with these minors which hold different values and perspectives further complicate the issue. This article examines the effect of transitioning social constructions on this population and the problems, policies, and politics that result in social injustice toward the youth who fall victim to this crime. © 2018 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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