Sex Trafficking in Southern Nevada

Authors

Julianna Jovillar, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Document Type

Capstone Project

Publication Date

Spring 5-12-2023

Publication Title

Brookings Public Policy Minor Culminating Project

First page number:

1

Last page number:

28

Abstract

Southern Nevada is facing a sex trafficking epidemic that continues to impact people in the state. Thus, in this brief, I investigate Southern Nevada’s sex trafficking crisis. Based on recent sex trafficking studies and the current legislature, it is apparent that although Southern Nevada is aware of the problem, more can still be done to stop it. As a result, this policy work explores sex trafficking in Southern Nevada, addresses stigmatization as a causal factor, provides political context, and offers policy recommendations related to child victim aid and protection to be considered for legislation.

Keywords

sex trafficking; child sex trafficking; minors; misconceptions; Southern Nevada; CSEC; decriminalization

Disciplines

Higher Education | Public Affairs | Public Policy | Social Policy | Urban Studies

Language

English

Repository Citation

Jovillar, J. (2023). Sex Trafficking in Southern Nevada. Brookings Public Policy Minor Culminating Project 1-28.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/brookings_capstone_studentpapers/18