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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Allison Rauch Allison Rauch is a media team intern at Encyclopaedia Britannica for fall 2023. Allison Rauch Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Dec 11, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question sex trafficking, form of human trafficking that involves the use of fraud, force, or coercion to persuade or compel victims to engage in commercial sex for the profit of the trafficker. Although victims are often transported across national borders, sex trafficking, under U.S. and international criminal law, need not involve cross-border movement. Sex trafficking is the among the most common forms of human trafficking. Sex trafficking originates in many countries. Notable regions where sex and other forms of human trafficking are prevalent include Southeast Asia, eastern Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa. Local places associated with commercial sex, including strip clubs and ...(100 of 644 words)

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