Citation

Van Hook MP, Gjermeni E, Haxhiymeri E. Int. Soc. Work 2006; 49(1): 29-40.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0020872806057086

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Sexual trafficking affects many women globally, with eastern Europe and Albania as the major centers. Women's vulnerability is increased by poverty, patriarchal gender patterns and historical events. Governmental policies and program responses in terms of laws, prevention and shelters for victims are described, along with lessons for addressing sexual trafficking.