An Examination of Some Central Debates on Sex Trafficking in Research and Public Policy in the United States

Author: Baker, Carrie

Abstract: This article provides an introduction to some central debates in research and public policy on sex trafficking in the United States, with particular attention to how these debates play out among feminists and concluding with recommendations for guiding principles on future directions for public policy and research.

Keywords: anti-trafficking activism, gender, law and policy, research, sex trafficking