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Item Sex Trafficking and Rural Communities: A Review of the Literature(Contemporary Rural Social Work, 2017) Aguirre, R., Harris, K., Hilgenberg, M. R., Soper, M., & Bowers, P. H.Sex trafficking is a pervasive threat across the globe and all fifty states of the United States, especially for underage female youth. However, there is a dearth of literature and awareness in domestic rural areas. Sex trafficking is a form of human trafficking that threatens all communities, including rural areas. This extended literature review looks closely at recent studies, and the grey literature to garner a better understanding of the implications for rural social work practice. The review concludes with recommendations and implications for future research, policy, and practice