This study applied network analysis to domestic human trafficking activity in online environments to identify trafficking circuits. The goals of this study were to identify indicators of sex trafficking in online advertisements posted on open internet sources and to derive movement patterns. Online classified ads for adult services in Hawaii were collected over a six-week time frame and assessed for indicators of human trafficking. Data captured in the analysis was used to detect movement trends of potential trafficked persons and mapped to visualize domestic circuits. A key element in observing movement was the advertised phone number, as it is linked to the individual through online advertisements and customer reviews. This paper meets the criterion for a source from an academic journal and also cites two other sources: Kreyling, S and the U.S. Department of State. …show more content…
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