A uniform, citation-ready presentation for policy makers, law enforcement, hospitality leaders, and amicus audiences. IntroductionOakland, California, stands out as one of the most concentrated sex-trafficking hubs in the United States, with activity levels in some reports estimated to be several times higher than surrounding regions. Much of this exploitation occurs in budget hotels and other transient real-estate settings, where victims from nearby counties are funneled into the city’s commercial sex market. Understanding the business patterns that enable this—ranging from organized trafficking networks to opportunistic local operations—is essential to crafting effective…
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