Kyra D. Bradley,
Texas Woman’s University kbradley8@twu.edu SOCI 5903-01: ST: RACE, CRIME AND JUSTICE
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Abstract
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking is a type of human trafficking that solicits youth under the age of 18 into activities associated with criminal and commercial sex trade. Due to socioeconomic factors, some racial/ ethnic groups in the United States represent a disproportionate number of victims of the crime. It has been shown that the norms of varying cultures affect the concentration of certain demographic characteristics and can also pinpoint the likelihood of urban …show more content…
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Author Mini-Biography: Kyra D. Bradley is seeking the Graduate Certificate in Diversity at Texas Woman’s University through the school of Sociology and Social Work. She currently has a BSW (Jackson State University) and a MSW (University of Texas at Arlington). Her research interests include program development in urban community settings and Human