Sexual trafficking of women - Tragic proportions and attempted solutions in Albania

    Authors

    M. P. Van Hook; E. Gjermeni;E. Haxhiymeri

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Int. Soc. Work

    Keywords

    Albania; human trafficking; sexual trafficking; violence; women; VIOLENCE; Social Work

    Abstract

    Sexual trafficking affects many women globally, with eastern Europe and Albania as the major centers. Women's Vulnerability is increased by poverty, patriarchal gender patterns and historical events. Governmental policies and program responses in terms of laws, prevention and shelters for victims are described, along with lessons for addressing sexual trafficking.

    Journal Title

    International Social Work

    Volume

    49

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2006

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    29

    Last Page

    +

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000235376500004

    ISSN

    0020-8728

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