The Virtues of Unvirtuous Spaces

32 Pages Posted: 27 Jul 2017 Last revised: 1 Jul 2017

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Alexandra Yelderman

Jacksonville University College of Law

Date Written: May 10, 2017

Abstract

Websites that facilitate sexual commerce have, in recent years, become pet enemies of some self-styled anti-trafficking advocates. However, this war on intermediaries should not be confused with an actual fight against human trafficking. The same pathways that may give rise to exploitation are no less available to law enforcement seeking to recover victims - a fact that recommends against shuttering these spaces.

Keywords: Backpage, Commercial Sex, Communications Decency Act, Human Trafficking, Intermediary Liability, Sex Trafficking

Suggested Citation

Yelderman, Alexandra, The Virtues of Unvirtuous Spaces (May 10, 2017). 50 Wake Forest L. Rev. 403 (2017), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2994114

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Jacksonville University College of Law ( email )

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