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Citation |
McDonald L, Timoshkina N. Int. J. Comp. Appl. Crim. Justice 2007; 31(2): 211-243. |
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(Copyright © 2007, American Society of Criminology's Division of International Criminology, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis) |
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Abstract |
Although Canada has become a preferred destination for human smuggling and trafficking, human trafficking represents a topic that is long on media discussion and short on rigorous academic research. Consequently, little is known about women trafficked to Canada. We carried out interviews with 50 persons, including 20 female sex workers, 15 agency personnel, and 15 key informants to better understand the working lives of Eastern/Central European women trafficked to Canada. This study provides information on the women's transition to Canada, working and living arrangements in Canada, and use of health and social services. In our concluding comments, we emphasize three themes: the complexity of human trafficking and centrality of human agency: the need to offer concrete help rather than punishment; and the futility of "reverse trafficking." |