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The sexual exploitation of girls in the United States: the role of female pimps

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posted on 2023-06-08, 18:12 authored by Dominique Eve Roe-Sepowitz, James Gallagher, Markus Risinger, Kristine HickleKristine Hickle
The role of women in the sex trafficking of minors in the United States has received limited research attention. Case study analysis of 49 female pimps from federal, state and local cases were analyzed to explore if there were differences in the penalties given to females when compared to their male co-defendants, and cross-case analysis was conducted to identify themes that represent female pimp typologies. Both prison sentence and probation sentences were significantly lower for female co-defendants when compared to their male co-defendant. Five discrete typologies were developed including: Bottom, Madam/Business partner, Family, Girilla, and Handler. Each of these had unique features regarding violence towards their minor victims, co-defendants, actions during the sexual exploitation of the minor and sentencing outcomes. Implications for practice and future research were recommended.

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Publication status

  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

ISSN

0886-2605

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Issue

16

Volume

30

Page range

2814-2830

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  • Social Work and Social Care Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2014-11-21

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2014-09-09

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