“With the internet and other modern technological advancements, such as social networking, now being ubiquitous, there are still significant gaps in our understanding of and response to how criminals exploit these technologies to the detriment of sex trafficking victims, as highlighted in this book. Alongside discussing various ‘harmful’ emerging technologies, Sarkar provides evidence-based recommendations to combat sex trafficking and human trafficking as a whole. This book, which is both timely and informative, contributes greatly to the ongoing conversation about the influence of modern technology on sex trafficking and its potential for combating this issue.”

John Winterdyk, Mount Royal University

“Although human trafficking for sexual exploitation is an age-old challenge, its modalities and dynamics are always evolving. This excellent book, written by a leading scholar in the field, explores how online social networking plays an important role in this scourge. It demonstrates how these technologies are opening up new opportunities for abuse and the difficulties of detection and intervention. It also presents some very interesting implications for better regulation and for using technology to combat trafficking.”

Edward Newman, University of Leeds

“Sarkar's new book covering sex trafficking and the internet is an important contribution to this important field of study. What makes this study important is the amount of field research that was accomplished by the team of researchers, including interviews with victims, perpetrators, and law enforcement in three states in northeast India.”

Mitchel P. Roth, Sam Houston State University

There is broad agreement that human trafficking, and especially sex trafficking, should be countered and prevented. It is a global problem due to the widespread use of internet and information technologies. This book provides excellent insight into the extent and nature of the problem but also demonstrates what can be done to mitigate and prevent it, particularly by using technology as a key tool. It is fascinating reading.

Hank ten Have, Duquesne University and Anahuac University