The most vulnerable are being victimized worldwide. Learn how to stop the horror. Consider these jarring statistics: The U.S. State Department estimates that between 700,000 and 2 million people are trafficked each year. 80% of them are being exploited as sex slaves. Between 14,000 and 17,500 foreign women and children are trafficked into the U.S. every year. The National Runaway Switchboard says between 1.6 million and 2.8 million American children run away from home each year. As many as 300,000 of these children between the ages of 9 and 14 may be living as prostitutes on the street. Sex trafficking of women and children has been identified as the second largest source of illicit revenues for organized crime, topped only by illicit drug sales. Sex trafficking of women and children has reached epidemic proportions ... and it is growing! This revised and updated version of the first edition is filled with insights and information from many of the top experts on international sex trafficking. It will give you the information you need to comprehend the scope of the crisis, the education you need to understand the methods of operation used in its execution and the intelligence you need to recognize and combat it. "International Sex Trafficking of Women and Children: Understanding the Global Epidemic" is essential for: Educators who want to increase their awareness and understanding of this crisis and who may also wish to develop an academic course on the topic and pursue their own scholarly research. Law enforcement professionals, including trainers, administrators, investigators and both veteran and early career street officers who may encounter both trafficking criminals and victims. Government officials responsible for drafting and supporting legislation designed to combat this crime. Those compelled to take action to save and protect women and children worldwide from exploitation. It is time to take immediate action and stop this spreading tragedy. Arm yourself and others with the knowledge needed to combat the unthinkable. Book jacket.

Worldwide, an estimated 2 million women are forcefully trafficked for the purposes of sexual abuse each year. Up to 50,000 women and children are trafficked into the U.S. annually. As many as 300,000 children are exploited annually by the sex industry within the U.S. alone. According to a recent report issued by the United States Congress, sex trafficking of women and children has been identified as the 3rd largest source of illicit revenue for organized crime, topped only by drug running and firearms dealing. Sex trafficking of women and children has reached epidemic proportions. The problem is growing and action must be taken. This important book, filled with insights and information from more than 30 top experts on trafficking, gives you the information you need to comprehend the scope of the crisis, the education you need to understand the methods of operation used in its execution and the intelligence you need to recognize and combat it. ôInternational Sex Trafficking of Women and Children-Understanding the Global Epidemic,ö is specifically designed for: Educators involved with increasing awareness and understanding of this crisis through academic courses. Law enforcement professionals, including trainers, administrators, investigators and both veteran and early career street officers who may encounter both trafficking criminals and victims. Government officials responsible for drafting and supporting legislation designed to combat this crime. Those compelled to take action to save and protect women and children worldwide from exploitation. Book jacket.

War, poverty, and famine; political, social, and economic change; and the deep seated views and rituals rooted in a culture‘s history and traditions all contribute to the widespread and growing trafficking of women and children. The multilayered complexity, myriad contributing factors, enormous amount of money involved, and sheer magnitude of the

"Sex trafficking as it relates to all parts of the world, beneficial to academicians, law enforcement trainers, law enforcement administrators, police officers who work on the streets. This edition provides specific information for agencies that wish to implement additional sex trafficking training and prevention programs"--

Trafficking & the Global Sex Industry focuses on the international trafficking of women and children for forced labor and prostitution. The essays create a link from country to country, demonstrating the worldwide nature of the problem. Expertly written and well researched, this collection gives the reader a clearer understanding of the problem of human trafficking and the actions being taken to combat it.

One million people are trafficked into the sex industry each year. In this timely and provocative study, Kathryn Farr documents the macro and micro impact of trafficking women and children into this industry on a global scale. Farr looks not only at the victims themselves, but also at the sex trade's main players, organized crime structure, economic conditions, and role in which various militaries perpetuate its demand. Sex Trafficking can be incorporated into a variety of courses in sociology, social problems, culture and sexuality, history, and women's studies.