JJ gives an overview of the trafficking of Native Americans today, and how marginalization and vulnerabilities factor in, with particular focus on sexual violence and sex trafficking.
Sources:
Human Trafficking (Including Sex Trafficking) of American Indians and Alaska Natives, US Department of Justice
Trafficking in Tribal Nations: the impact of sex trafficking on Native Americans, Human Trafficking Search
“The Devastating Impact of Human Trafficking of Native Women on Indian Reservations”, US Senate
Disproportionate Impacts of Human Trafficking on Native Communities, Human Trafficking Center
Crimes against Native American women raise questions about police response, The Guardian
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