Title

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

Authors

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

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WOS Identifier

WOS:000235376500004

ISSN

0020-8728

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