Purpose This study examines the extent of spatial concentration of sex trafficking within an
urban setting. The influence of situational and socio-demographic neighborhood variables …

Despite extensive theory and research on the geography of crime, few studies have
examined the geography of commercial sex and sex trafficking through a criminological …

Immigrant-run sexually oriented massage parlors embody the intersection of important
planning issues, including inequitable distribution of controversial land uses and economic …

Planning often tries to shape human behavior for public benefit. Planning also seeks to
implement broad constructs, like livability and sustainability. In response to both tasks …

Efforts made at preventing prostitution–and any associated crime and disorder–are
sometimes undermined by assumptions the problem will likely displace elsewhere. This …

Sex trafficking is serious form of gender-based violence that results in profound adverse
health outcomes, yet one that is poorly understood. New York City is a major hub for sex …

Academic literature has placed increased focus on understanding the complexities of
human trafficking cases, but a gap in literature persists on assessing structural determinants …

Although massage parlors have been associated with illicit activities including prostitution,
less is known about their association with neighborhood crime. Employing the Computer …

Understanding the spatial distribution of commercial sex activities (CSA) in urban
environments is important in addressing the harms against sex workers and identifying sex …

Although geographic information systems (GIS) are popular tools for investigations and
resource deployment/management within law enforcement agencies, the utility of software …