Lanterna Rally

Author: Leonard Territo

Publisher: Looseleaf Law Publications

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781608851287

The most vulnerable are being victimized worldwide. Learn how to stop the horror. Consider these jarring statistics: The U.S. State Department estimates that between 700,000 and 2 million people are trafficked each year. 80% of them are being exploited as sex slaves. Between 14,000 and 17,500 foreign women and children are trafficked into the U.S. every year. The National Runaway Switchboard says between 1.6 million and 2.8 million American children run away from home each year. As many as 300,000 of these children between the ages of 9 and 14 may be living as prostitutes on the street. Sex trafficking of women and children has been identified as the second largest source of illicit revenues for organized crime, topped only by illicit drug sales. Sex trafficking of women and children has reached epidemic proportions ... and it is growing! This revised and updated version of the first edition is filled with insights and information from many of the top experts on international sex trafficking. It will give you the information you need to comprehend the scope of the crisis, the education you need to understand the methods of operation used in its execution and the intelligence you need to recognize and combat it. "International Sex Trafficking of Women and Children: Understanding the Global Epidemic" is essential for: Educators who want to increase their awareness and understanding of this crisis and who may also wish to develop an academic course on the topic and pursue their own scholarly research. Law enforcement professionals, including trainers, administrators, investigators and both veteran and early career street officers who may encounter both trafficking criminals and victims. Government officials responsible for drafting and supporting legislation designed to combat this crime. Those compelled to take action to save and protect women and children worldwide from exploitation. It is time to take immediate action and stop this spreading tragedy. Arm yourself and others with the knowledge needed to combat the unthinkable. Book jacket.