Policing Sexuality

In "Policing Sexuality," Jessica R. Pliley delves into the intricate relationship between the fight against sex trafficking and the evolution of the FBI into a powerful law enforcement agency. Published by Harvard University Press in 2014, this compelling hardback spans 304 pages, providing a thorough examination of how the Bureau collaborated with state and local authorities to tackle offenders. Pliley explores the darker side of this crusade, highlighting how the FBI often intervened in domestic disputes, siding with men who sought to control their wives and daughters, while frequently imprisoning prostitutes without holding their male clients accountable. This insightful work offers a critical perspective on the moral conditions surrounding prostitution and human trafficking in the United States, making it essential reading for those interested in history, law enforcement, and social justice.