Women and Criminal Justice
Volume 20, Issue 1-2, 2010, Pages 105-126

Understanding the complexities of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation: The case of Southeast Asia (Article)

Blackburn A.G. , Taylor R.W. , Davis J.E.
  • a Department of Criminal Justice, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #305130, Denton, TX 76203-5017, United States
  • b Caruth Police Institute, University of North Texas at Dallas and Dallas Police Department, Dallas, TX, United States
  • c Caruth Police Institute, University of North Texas at Dallas and Dallas Police Department, Dallas, TX, United States

Abstract

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. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Human trafficking Southeast Asia Child prostitution child sexual exploitation

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77951293334&doi=10.1080%2f08974451003641099&partnerID=40&md5=ef428705279a859eeaa7fee53554face
DOI: 10.1080/08974451003641099
ISSN: 08974454
Cited by: 15
Original Language: English