In this episode of One in Ten, Teresa Huizar speaks with Dr. Vanessa Bouché, research fellow at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, about child sex trafficking and the 25-year impact of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). The conversation delves into the origins and patterns of child sex trafficking, the federal and state legislative responses, and the importance of empirical data in shaping effective policies. Dr. Bouché shares insights from her studies, highlighting the intersection with other forms of child abuse and the need for increased prevention efforts. The episode also explores the role of technology and corporate accountability in combating trafficking, and the importance of addressing the root causes and behaviors leading to both victimization and perpetration. 

Time  Topic 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 

00:24 The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) 

01:25 Dr. Bouché 's Journey into Human Trafficking Research 

03:15 Challenges in Data Collection and Prosecution 

04:12 Federal vs. State Prosecutions 

06:39 Trends and Challenges in Human Trafficking Cases 

14:48 The Role of Technology and Online Exploitation 

18:28 Prevention and Legislative Gaps 

24:06 Corporate Accountability and Public Responsibility 

31:48 Intersectionality and Vulnerable Populations 

37:28 Future Research and Concluding Thoughts 

Resources:

• Federal Human Trafficking Prosecution Data: Identifying Trends, Gaps, and Disparities to Advance Evidence-Based Reforms

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