Mapping as Harm Reduction: Using GIS to Map Chatter Associated with Sex Work

Although geographic information systems (GIS) are popular tools for investigations and resource deployment/management within law enforcement agencies, the utility of software programs like Esri’s ArcGIS mapping software to identify vulnerable areas or populations to prevent or mitigate the impact of...

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Main Author: Towers, Ashley E. (Author)
Contributors: Navarro, Jordana N. ; Holt, Thomas J.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Victims & offenders
Year: 2022, Volume: 17, Issue: 5, Pages: 679-692
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Cybercrime
Geographic information systems
Hot Spots
Online forums
Outreach
Sex Work
Social Services

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