Sex Trafficking and Violence Against Women

In order to tackle violence against women and sex trafficking particularly, growing awareness, the advancement of knowledge, continuous discussion at international and national levels, and aggressive regulatory measures are required by world leaders and global communities.

Empirical research on sex trafficking is very limited.

This ebook is dedicated to shedding light on the current state of scholarly work, bringing together different perspectives at various levels, and moving the understanding of these issues forward theoretically, empirically and practically.

The papers draw on current research, practice, and policies focused on sex trafficking and violence against women.Together, these papers contribute to the understanding of sex trafficking through the reflection of survivor voices, and demonstrate gaps in current anti-trafficking efforts and legislative actions, challenges associated with structural systems, and vulnerable populations.