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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 HickleThe 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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Journal of Interpersonal ViolenceISSN
0886-2605Publisher
SAGE PublicationsExternal DOI
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16Volume
30Page range
2814-2830Department affiliated with
- Social Work and Social Care Publications
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2014-11-21First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2014-09-09Usage metrics
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