A revolution is quietly taking place in criminal justice. Restorative justice, a system of legal resolution that involves the victim, offender and community, emphasizes repairing the harm caused when a crime is committed. Crime victims are part of the process of resolution, and criminals take responsibility for what they have done.
Sex trafficking is rising around the globe and in the United States, and children are increasingly being targeted. The U.S. government, state governments, and religious organizations are putting new energy and money into fighting trafficking with new strategies. That includes redefining who the victims are and facing moral ambiguities involved in the sex trade.
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