The problem of human trafficking in the U.S.: Public frames and policy responses

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 37, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 617-626

  Farrell, Amy ^a   Fahy, Stephanie ^a  

^a NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 70449602550     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2009.09.010     Document Type: Article

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