Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer (LGBTIQ+) people's experiences
of homelessness is an under-explored area of housing and homelessness studies, despite …

In the last 15 years, terms such as prostitution, sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, modern-
day slavery, and sex work have elicited much confusion and debate as to their definitions …

In this important new work, two respected criminologists challenge the characterization of
the new'bad girl'arguing that it is only a new attempt to punish girls who are not the …

Behaviors beginning in childhood or adolescence may mediate the relationship between
childhood maltreatment and involvement in prostitution. This paper examines 5 potential …

This article begins with a consideration of the interconnected troubles and needs that
research has documented for girls who become enmeshed in the juvenile justice system …

Background The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a major global issue
that affects over two million children each year (Polaris Project, 2014). Large metropolitan …

Spread options are a fundamental class of derivative contracts written on multiple assets
and are widely traded in a range of financial markets. There is a long history of …

Domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) is an increasingly recognized traumatic crime
premised upon the control, abuse, and exploitation of youth. By definition, DMST is the …

Background Few studies have assessed the temporal association between homelessness
and injection drug use, and injection-related risk behavior. Methods Among a cohort of 1405 …

Homeless youth commonly report engaging in sexual risk behaviors. These vulnerable
young people also frequently report being sexually victimized. This systematic review …