The Sexual Trafficking in Children: An Investigation of the Child Sex Trade

By Daniel S. Campagna and Donald L. Poffenberger

The Sexual Trafficking in Children is well written and thoroughly researched. It seems to capture the attention of a wide audience because the book goes into depth about a variety of issues that have not previously been compiled at such a comprehesive level. Criminal Justice Review

This illuminating, sensitive volume confronts this disturbing social problem by providing much-needed information on the crimes, the perpetrators, and the victims of the child sex trade--information that social service practitioners, law enforcement agencies, advocacy groups, and legislators must have to deal effectively with the problem.

Based on five years of field research, the study examines the dynamics and characteristics of participants in various underage sex markets, such as child pornography, juvenile prostitution, sex tourism, indenturing, and sex rings. It includes extensive interviews with victims, exploiters, and agency practitioners; field observations of juvenile prostitutions and their pimps and customers in several cities; and case studies derived from the files of police departments and social service agencies. Efforts to help victims overcome the psychological and practical impacts of their experiences are described, as are law enforcement approaches and judicial responses. The authors argue for legislative reform and recommend policies and programs designed to minimize the sexual victimization of minors.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 086569155X
• ISBN13: 9780865691551
• Release Date: October 1987
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Sex Trafficking

Book is a very good personal level example of the large issue of sex trafficking. It doesn't go as in depth on the actual trafficking though, but it gets into the minds of the criminal and victims and answers a lot of questions people may have. Interviews with both the victims and criminals along with an extensive Q & A section are well done.

Excellant Information & Guide

Having a small part in this book has been very rewarding for me. I have been privileged to work with and teach other law enforcement and social service workers investigative techniques on this subject.

Bitter Horrors

The scholarship of the authors, who worked for years to present this important book, reveals a horrible world just around the corner where children are bought and sold for the sex trade across international boundaries and in every country -- including, unfortunately, the United States. This problem is harsh and bitter, but must be addressed again and again until the reality is faced and we, as citizens of the world, band together to stop it. Readers who want to learn more on stopping this evil trade will find this book a solid and reliable starting point. David R. Bannon, Ph.D.; author "Race Against Evil."

Sexual trafficking in children

I am a double major at the University of New Mexico. Psych and criminology -- work with abused kids. I consider this book, which I have checked out and read via the university library, to be considered a textbook if you are interested in the horror of child sexual abuse. The information is valid -- non-gossipy, enlightening as well as educating. It is ridiculous that this book is out of stock. It is needed out there.