Title: Sex trafficking - Wikipedia
Headings: Sex trafficking
Sex trafficking
Contents
Common misconceptions
Defining the issue
Global
United States
Profile and modus operandi of traffickers
Hotel brands
Pimp-controlled trafficking
Gang-controlled trafficking
Familial trafficking
Cybersex trafficking
Forced marriage
Causes
Prevention
Profile of victims
Consequences to victims
Around the world
Africa
Americas
Asia
Canada
Europe
Iran
Israel
Public health response
Healthcare interventions
Control tactics to facilitate intervention
Anti-sex trafficking efforts
History of international legislation
United Nations
In the United States
Council of Europe
Other government actions
Criticism of Prevention and Intervention Efforts
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Campaigns and initiatives
'End Demand'
Recognition of males in the global fight against trafficking
Criminalizing and legalizing prostitution
2017 Giving Day
Buying Sex Is A Crime
See also
References
External links

Content: On the abolitionist side of the debate, a number of activist organizations seeking to provide services to trafficking victims, lobby for anti-trafficking legislation, and raise public awareness about sex-trafficking. These activists often advocate for the criminalization of voluntary sex work as well. On the sex work discourse side of the debate, advocates argue for reduced stigmatization of prostitution, improved working conditions, and accessible social services. Many advocates on this side of the debate lobby for full decriminalization of prostitution since it is viewed as a legitimate, autonomous choice of profession. Some third-way feminist scholars combine aspects of both frameworks to create new theoretical lenses for viewing sex trafficking and prostitution. Third-way frameworks affirm that sex trafficking and prostitution are forms of sex-based domination and exploitation, however they also allow room for a diverse array of women's experiences with these industries. Under this framework, neither sex trafficking nor prostitution are monolithic issues and often intersect with other forms of oppression but can also involve autonomous choices. This theoretical lens advocates for reform of police investigation and prostitution, increased availability of labor and social services outside of sex work to decrease the likelihood of entering either industry, and including women's voices in conversations regarding intervention. These misconceptions often lead to law enforcement misidentifying sex trafficking as prostitution and vice versa. Defining the issue
Global
In 2000, countries adopted a definition set forth by the United Moms.