Sex Trafficking: Right Or Wrong?

Children within the United States who are being trafficked are part of what is called, domestic minor sex trafficking. These adolescents are citizens who have been forced, coerced, or misled to become a part of the commercial sex industry. Some of the most common ways to force minors into trafficking is through exotic dancing also known as stripping, brothels, porn, escorting, and massage services just to name a few (Minor Domestic Sex Trafficking). It is disturbing to know that there are children who are going through this. In order to create prevention and intervention programs for trafficking, it is important to understand what a sex trafficker is and the strategies they use to recruit children.

As Monzini points out, prostitution is one of the services that can be trafficked. Prostitutes have more freedom and autonomy than women who are victims of sex trafficking (Monzini, 2005, p. 2). In fact, sex trafficking can be seen as a form of slavery.

“ She was just seventeen when she got into prostitution- child trafficking- but she didn’t know she was a victim at the time. She had been beaten and raped by her father since she was twelve years old.” (Zhai Yun, 1.) Young victims of youth sex trafficking are not just kidnapped by unknown people into this. It can be by their father, mother, brother, or sister. It can be forced upon them by people who have come into their life claiming they can make it better. When in reality it just makes it worse. They have no idea what they are getting into and what is going to happen to them. They are fed with lies and false pretentions of what is going to happen. They are caught in a trap that is hard to get out of. Often they are to scared to try to run or be rescued. They just do what they are told so that they live or so their loved ones live.

This journal article examines the issue of minor sex trafficking in the U.S and provides the reader with the results of the research that was conducted on the matter at hand. A data analysis consisting of 115 minor sex trafficking was thoroughly examined and studied. The information surrounding these cases was collected using two specific methods. One method included the reviewing of press releases of human trafficking cases

Have you ever walked into Wal-Mart and taken the time to look at the numerous pictures of missing youth that is plastered on the wall? When looking at how long they have been missing, it ranges anywhere from months to years. Looking at their age, both boys and girls, it’s hard not to wonder if they have been kidnapped and are being trafficked. Child sex trafficking also known as human trafficking is a major issue that is not only plaguing the United States, but also the world. Residing in a state where teen sex trafficking is very common, it is imperative that not only adults, but youth as well understand what child sex/human trafficking is, what is a sex-trafficker, and data that displays how serious child sex trafficking is.

This article provided an overview of relevant issues surrounding contemporary sex trafficking, including risk factors. The article estimates that 600,000 to 800,000 men, women, and child are sex trafficked every year. It also explains three main factors that play into sex trafficking: human rights, migration, and security. This article exemplifies women’s lack of agency in relation to their bodies. Although there are male sex workers, there are many more female workers, further exploiting women’s sexuality. This aids in the fear women grow up and live with; the fear of being sold.

One-third of the victims of sex trafficking are underage. The girls had met a ‘friend’ who promised the girls that they could get away from their parents. This is one of the most used terms the pimps use to get young girls and teens. Even if the girls go willingly the act of forcing these girls to have sex is illegal. In most cases the girls are under constant watch even out on the streets. They are placed in a room that is locked, the windows are covered, and

Sex trafficking isn’t punishable by law unless it is a severe form, or there was a minor involved. Even if a victim was forced or coerced, there is still a chance that they will not receive justice for their trauma (Weitzer 1337). Despite many claims of fraud and cries for justice, the majority of cases takes years to even reach a judge. There are many different ways someone could be brought into the sex trafficking ring. Abduction of children is not uncommon, and some impressionable teenagers may be recruited by pimps or other ring leaders. Adults who are desperate for food, shelter, money, or attention might be blindsided by the cons and promised a better future. Some parents are just trying to repay their debts and have no idea that they are getting their children involved in the sex

The men who recruit young females for the sex trafficking business and hold them captive are called pimps. (Human Trafficking Documentary) These pimps can make up to $150,000-$200,000 per girl per year and most of them have from four to six girls. (Covering House) Pimps have total control over the females they are holding captive. They tell them what to wear and how to do their hair. Every penny earned by the sex trafficked women is given to the pimp. Pimps try to make the trafficked women feel dependent on them. Fear is the primary method of keeping the females around. (Human Trafficking

Once a sex trafficking victim is trusted to go out and sell herself for sex she is will more than likely be given a nightly quota. The victim must use whatever she can to get the money that is required, which is normally around $500-$1000. The victim can sell herself for sex but often when they get desperate to get enough for money they turn to theft. Quotas must be met. If they don't get met the victim may be forced back on the streets, or denied food, water, and sleep. The victim must turn over 100% of the profits to their pimp. This makes the victim completely dependent on the pimp. To give an idea on how much a pimp makes in a year Polaris Project estimates "that if one girl was forced to meet quotas of $500 per night, seven days a week and gave all of her money to her pimp, and the pimp had three other victims in which he was gaining money from he would make an estimate yearly salary of

The area of sex trafficking ranges from all ages and demographics. Men, women, and children can all fall victim to it. In this field of money, those that appear as vulnerable are the easiest targets because in most cases they are searching for someone or something to ease them of their misunderstanding.

Many people believe that girls who fall victims to sex trafficking are dumb and should be able to avoid falling victims, however that is not true. Most pimps use different manipulation tactics to get their girls. Most traffickers go through go through three main phases with their girls to make sure she will not leave (Linn 1). The first stage

Human Trafficking is defined as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor, commercial sex act; or commercial sex involving a person under the age of 18. (DCF, 2) Sex Trafficking is when a commercial sex act is induced, forced, coerced, or when the person induced to perform such act is under the age of 18. (Dovydaitis & Kirschstein, 4) Commercial sex trafficking has become the 2nd largest crime globally, behind illegal drugs. (DCF, 2) Over one million children are exploited in the global sex trade, and it is estimated to be a $32 Billion dollar industry. (Dovydaitis & Kirschstein, 6) Kansas is a national crossroads to transport and commercialize victims due to its location. A trafficker can pick up a victim and have

Human trafficking refers to the movement of persons across borders for forced labor, sexual exploitation or other illicit activities. Sex trafficking is the most lucrative sector of human trafficking America, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Russia. The global political economy, political corruption, human rights, gender and ethnic stratification, and migration are all related to human trafficking.

First of all, what exactly is sex trafficking? Sex trafficking is a system of modern slavery dealt with worldwide. “Sex trafficking is when someone uses force, fraud, or coercion to cause a commercial sex act with an adult or causes a minor to commit a commercial sex act.” (The Problem). Commercial sex acts occur when a sexual performance is attained for items such as money or food. A child under the age of 18 who performs a commercial sex acts is under law defined as a victim of sex trafficking. Some of the victims of sex trafficking are forced into prostitution, with no choice (The Problem). Victims can be trapped in the world of sex for years, with no way out.