Violence Against Women · 2004 · 105 citations · 2 references
LawCriminal LawGender StudiesHuman RightsInternational Criminal LawSexual OffensesExploitation Of WomenHuman TraffickingSex TraffickingSexual ExploitationTrafficking Of WomenTransnational CrimeBrothel-based TraffickingForced ProstitutionLegal Framework AnalysisProstitution LawSex Trafficking VictimizationTransnational Trafficking
This article gives an overview of the problem of trafficking for prostitution in Italy and notes different trafficking dynamics according to countries of origin of the victims. It examines changes in trafficking patterns, various activities carried out by the Italian government and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to assist victims, the Italian legal framework used to combat trafficking, and the recent government proposal to legalize brothels. In conclusion, the article suggests strategies to combat prostitution and trafficking. The main emphasis is on the trafficking of Nigerian women and girls to Italy.
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The Swedish Law that Prohibits the Purchase of Sexual Services
Gunilla S. Ekberg · Violence Against Women · 2004 · 275 citations