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The John Next Door Newsweek Magazine
The men who buy sex are your neighbors and colleagues. A new study reveals how the burgeoning demand for porn and prostitutes is warping personal relationships and endangering women and girls. Read Article
“Reaching Into the Dark” by Karla Dial published in Citizen Magazine, March 2010
An excellent introduction to the sex trafficking of girls in the U.S. and to the Streetlight model being developed in Phoenix.
Available from Streetlight Tucson or as a pdf file.
Mags, Videos, Sex, Toys: A Sinister & Growing Business Model by Bob DeMoss
Published in Citizen Magazine, April 2011
Documents how pornography is the fuel that drives child sex trafficking. Available from Streetlight Tucson or as a pdf file.
Exploited: Sex Trafficking, Porn Culture, and the Call to a Lifestyle of Justice
by Noel Bouche, published by PureHope. A 17-page booklet that:
• Demonstrates the connections between pornography and sex trafficking
• Provides biblically based teaching regarding the relationship between justice and righteousness
• Provides a blueprint for living justly and connecting with others in justice communities to oppose the injustice of sexual exploitation
Available from Streetlight Tucson or as a pdf file.
“Of Vice and Men: A New Approach to Eradicating Sex Trafficking by Reducing Male Demand Through Educational Programs and Abolitionist Legislation” by Iris Yen.
Published in The Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology, Vol. 98, No. 2, Winter 2008.
A thoroughly researched and scholarly article (30 pages) that is easy to read and understand. Excellent summary of sex trafficking in the U.S., federal legislation regarding sex trafficking, and one recommendation for combating the problem.
“Watching Justice Come Alive” by Daniel Weiss - Published in Citizen Magazine, May 2010
With the nation watching, a college student, a professor and a legislator team up to stop indoor prostitution in Rhode Island, demonstrating that legalizing prostitution leads to increased prostitution, exploitation of women and children, and sex trafficking. www.citizenlink.com/2010/06/watching-justice-come-alive/
“U.S. 'Sex Culture' Driving Child Prostitution” by Jeff Johnson - OneNewsNow - 4/25/2008
Former federal prosecutor says the easy availability of online pornography is contributing to child sex trafficking. www.onenewsnow.com/Printer.aspx?id=77444
“Elizabeth Smart Details Kidnapping for 2nd Day at Mitchell Trial” by Ben Winslow
A FOX 13 News report on 11/9/10
Elizabeth Smart’s testimony reveals how victims of sex trafficking and abuse become controlled by their abusers, refusing even to identify themselves to law enforcement personnel seeking to rescue them. www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-elizabeth-smart-trial-resumes-utah,0,5267562.story
“The Girls Next Door” by Peter Landesman.
Published 1/25/2004 in The New York Times Magazine.
An in-depth investigative report on sex trafficking into the U.S. from Mexico. Formed the basis for the movie Trade.
“I Am the Hope: Assault Victim Tells Her Story at Amberly’s Banquet” by Stephanie Wilken
Published in the Yuma Sun, 10/27/10
Report of a female college freshman who was abducted and held in the sex trade for a year.
“Rescued Child Prostitutes Not Receiving Help” by Joe Markman
Published in the L.A. Times, 12/8/09
The FBI saved more than 50 in an October crackdown, but experts say the victims need intensive residential treatment, which they aren't getting. Such help is in scant supply.
“Sixty-Nine Children Rescued During Operation Cross Country V”
FBI National Press Office, 11/8/10
Report on the multi-agency efforts to find and rescue victims of child sex trafficking in the U.S.
314 "Johns" arrested in multi-state sting
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