SIX YEAR ANALYSIS OF SEX TRAFFICKING OF MINORS (2017)

Brian Thurber | January 4, 2019

Sex trafficking is a pervasive national problem in the United States. Media reports indicate that sex trafficking occurs in both rural and urban areas with victims who are children and adults, of any gender, race, and sexual orientation. This study uses a systematic search method to determine the incidence of arrests for sex trafficking of a minor in […]

MENTORING FOR YOUTH WITH BACKGROUND OF INVOLVEMENT IN COMMERCIAL SEX ACTIVITY

Brian Thurber |

The review offers insights and recommendations for practice based on currently available knowledge. This information is crucial to those who participate in mentoring youth because of the serious and potentially life-threatening negative health outcomes and experiences that can come from young persons involved in commercial sex activity (YCSA).

KNOWING THE SIGNS OF A TRAFFICKING VICTIM

Brian Thurber |

Human trafficking is a prolific issue that our society faces today, but it is especially true for Native reservations. As a law enforcement official or other member of the community, it is important to understand the signs of a trafficking case. This resource provides some insight into the signs, as well as some prevention tactics […]

INCIDENCE OF IDENTIFIED SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS IN ARIZONA: 2015 AND 2016 (2017 REPORT)

Brian Thurber |

The purpose of this study is to create a community driven incidence number of sex trafficking victims upon which the Arizona anti-sex trafficking community can build response services. This incidence number was developed by active participation from 36 Arizona-based organization to be used as a benchmark to track changes over time in Arizona.

GARDEN OF TRUTH: THE PROSTITUTION AND TRAFFICKING OF NATIVE WOMEN IN MINNESOTA

Brian Thurber |

Since Native women are at exceptionally high risk for poverty, homelessness, and sexual violence which are elements in the trafficking of women, and because the needs of Native women are generally not being met, and because prostituted women are at extremely high risk for violence and emotional trauma, our goal was to assess the life […]

GAO HIGHLIGHTS – HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Brian Thurber |

Highlights of the United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters. This July 2017 report includes information on cases in Indian Country that involved Native Americans.

GAO COMPLETE REPORT – HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Brian Thurber |

United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters. This July 2017 report includes information on cases in Indian Country that involved Native Americans.