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Sex Work / Industry / Trade Content Topic Results

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October 2011

New language, old problem: Sex trafficking of American Indian women and children

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This Applied Research paper summarizes findings of existing research and other documents on sex trafficking of Native women and girls in the U.S. and Canada and the legal issues related to their protection.
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June 2011

A Different World is Possible: A call for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls

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This report from the UK calls for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls. In particular, it asks schools and other educational institutions to play their part.
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March 2011

Struggling to Survive: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning Homeless Youth on the Streets of California

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This report reviews the reasons why LGBTQ youth become homeless and the challenges they face on the street, including being forced into trafficking and sex work due to difficulties they face in finding jobs.
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January 2011

Human Trafficking Assessment for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Programs

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The following document contains questions that can be used to assess a client for potential signs that she/he has been a victim of human trafficking.
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January 2011

Labor Trafficking of Domestic Workers At-A-Glance

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This document provides an overview of labor trafficking for the purpose of domestic work which is prevalent in the United States and internationally.
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January 2010

Porn Use and Sex Crimes

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Reid argues that viewing pornography leads to developing an unhealthy view of sexuality and may promote sexually violence activities.
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January 2010

Human Trafficking Power and Control Wheel

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This tool shows the power and control tactics used against victims of human trafficking.
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January 2010

Adolescent Girls in the Minnesota Sex Trade: Tracking Study Results for February to November 2010

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This report details the results of several statewide studies of commercial sexual exploitation of female children in the United States. The results indicate a significant number of girls under age 18 are involved in the sex trade, with rates varying state-by-state. The results are part of a multiyear quarterly tracking study.
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January 2010

A Guide for Mothers, Grandmothers, and Others for Helping a Girl Caught in Prostitution or Sex Trafficking

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This is a seven-part online guide to help women learn how to help young girls victimized by prostitution or sex trafficking. Este es una guía electrónica para que las mujeres puedan aprender a ayudar a víctimas jóvenes de la prostitución y la trata sexual.
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September 2009

Girls Do What They Have to Do to Survive: Illuminating Methods Used by Girls in the Sex Trade and Street Economy to Fight Back and Heal

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This participatory action research study by the Young Women's Empowerment Project, a social justice organizing project led by and for young people of color who have current or former experience in the sex trade and street economies, addresses the violence that girls in sex trade and street economies face, as well as their resilience and resistance methods.
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August 2009

Shattered Hearts: The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of American Indian Women and Girls in Minnesota

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This material examines trends in prostitution among Native American women, including age and mode of entry; the factors that facilitate entry, including intergenerational trauma and homelessness; and barriers to exiting the sex trade. Recommendations are provided for future action.
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June 2009

Effects of Pornography on Perceptions of Women and Sexual Violence

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This blog post discusses research and analyzes the framing of sexual violence in the media.