Hunter–Prey Discourse: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Online Posts of Men Who Buy Sex

Bounds, Dawn; Delaney, Kathleen R.; Julion, Wrenetha

doi:10.1177/1078390317700264

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“…Despite this awareness, the buyers in this sample often justified buying sex as a way to help these women meet their needs whether it is for mere survival or to obtain drugs and alcohol. Thus, the relationships between sellers of sex and members depicted by the members on the site are complex and operate within group-created realms and norms (Bounds, Delaney, & Julion, 2017).…”

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Uncovering Indicators of Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Bounds

Delaney

Julion

et al. 2017

J Interpers Violence

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It is estimated that annually 100,000 to 300,000 youth are at risk for sex trafficking; a commercial sex act induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or any such act where the person induced to perform such an act is younger than 18 years of age. Increasingly, such transactions are occurring online via Internet-based sites that serve the commercial sex industry. Commercial sex transactions involving trafficking are illegal; thus, Internet discussions between those involved must be veiled. Even so, transactions around sex trafficking do occur. Within these transactions are innuendos that provide one avenue for detecting potential activity. The purpose of this study is to identify linguistic indicators of potential commercial sexual exploitation within the online comments of men posted on an Internet site. Six hundred sixty-six posts from five Midwest cities and 363 unique members were analyzed via content analysis. Three main indicators were found: the presence of youth or desire for youthfulness, presence of pimps, and awareness of vulnerability. These findings begin a much-needed dialogue on uncovering online risks of commercial sexual exploitation and support the need for further research on Internet indicators of sex trafficking.

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Uncovering Indicators of Commercial Sexual Exploitation

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Delaney

Julion

et al. 2017

J Interpers Violence

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“…CSE exists within a "culture of tolerance, " [13] that is grounded in the oversexualization of youth, glorification of pimp culture, and objectification of women [14]. The normalization of buying sex on online forums also influences the demand for CSE [15]. Additionally, the broader society where youth live contributes to the difficulty combating CSE of minors.…”

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“…During the course of their exploitation, it is likely that CSE may not be recognized. As many as 75% of CSE victims come into contact with health care professionals [17], but clinicians, nurses, and other staff interacting with victims are not trained properly or consistently on detecting possible signs of sex trafficking/sexual exploitation and therefore miss the opportunity to intervene [15].…”

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Adapting a family intervention to reduce risk factors for sexual exploitation

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Melendez

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Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health

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Background: Sexually exploited youth are disconnected from societal tethers and need support systems, which makes them some of the most vulnerable of youth. This heightened level of vulnerability increases their risk for violence, abuse, ongoing sexual exploitation and all its sequelae. The purpose of this study was to examine an evidencebased intervention called STRIVE (support to reunite, involve and value each other) that has been a successful family re-engagement strategy with newly homeless youth. We sought to explore its contextual relevance for youth with risk factors for sexual exploitation and identify necessary adaptations to reduce risk factors for sexual exploitation. We deliberately took an intersectional approach in conducting this study. Methods:Six community-based focus groups were conducted with youth at risk for sexual exploitation and their service providers. Each group was recorded, transcribed, coded, and thematically analyzed. Results:Results from 29 youth and 11 providers indicate that there are unique considerations that must be taken into account while working with youth at risk for sexual exploitation to ensure effective service delivery and/or ethical research. Emergent themes included: setting the stage by building rapport and acknowledging experiences of structural violence, protect and hold which balances youth's need for advocacy/support with their caregivers' need for validation/understanding, and walking the safety tightrope by assessing risks and safety planning.Discussion: Focus groups are an effective methodology when working with traditionally disempowered populations particularly in gaining a range of perspectives to meet unique needs/preferences. Youth at risk for commercial sexual exploitation needs require strengths-based, individualized, multi-systemic approaches.

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“…On these message boards one can ask about how to locate women, services one can expect and how to judge desired attributes before buying. These conversations could be initiating a socialization process that grooms a younger reader; socializing beliefs, relationships and practices around sex as well the objectification of women (Bounds, Delaney, Julian, Breitenstein, & Schoeny, ).…”

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