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Title: Examining the Geography of Illicit Massage Businesses Hosting Commercial Sex and Sex Trafficking in the United States: The Role of Census Tract and City-Level Factors

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2022

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ISSN: 0011-1287

DOI: 10.1177/00111287221090952

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Abstract: Despite extensive theory and research on the geography of crime, few studies have examined the geography of commercial sex and sex trafficking through a criminological lens. As such, this study explores how social disorganization and routine activities help explain the geography of commercial sex venues, specifically illicit massage businesses (IMBs) that host commercial sex. Because IMBs have also been linked to sex trafficking, understanding which environmental contexts are conducive to their presence may also help identify sex trafficking premises. Findings from hierarchical logistic regression models indicate that both theories point to significant correlates of IMB placement in census tracts and cities, yet neither theory provides a sufficient explanation alone. Implications for future research and policy will be discussed.

Url: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00111287221090952

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Authors: de Vries, Ieke

Periodical (Full): Crime & Delinquency

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Pages: 1-25

Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

Topics: Housing and Segregation, Population Mobility and Spatial Demography

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