Sex Trafficking and Rural Communities: A Review of the Literature
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2017
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Contemporary Rural Social Work
Abstract
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
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Keywords
sex trafficking, rural areas, United States, Native American youth, social work
Citation
Aguirre, R., Harris, K., Hilgenberg, M. R., Soper, M., & Bowers, P. H. (2017). Sex Trafficking and Rural Communities: A Review of the Literature. Contemporary Rural Social Work, 9(1), 13.