An Analysis of Romantic Partnership Dynamics in Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Case Files

Domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) is the commercial sexual exploitation of a minor citizen or legal resident within the United States. Previous research suggests that although DMST is often discussed as though it is a uniform phenomenon, traffickers may use different tactics and exploit differen...

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Authors: Twis, Mary K. (Author) ; Gillespie, Lynzee (Author) ; Greenwood, Don B. 1901-1978 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2022, Volume: 37, Issue: 7/8, Pages: NP5394-NP5418
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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