Targeting the sexbuyer : The Swedish example: Stopping prostitution and trafficking where it all begins

He could be your neighbor, even your best friend. Or perhaps he is a colleague at work or someone you talked to at a party last weekend. He appears to live a normal life - he's married, has children, a good job - in other words, he's a regular guy. But he also buys sexual services and thereby supports the market for sexual exploitation, prostitution and trafficking. And under Swedish law he is a criminal. This publication presents the Swedish view on human trafficking for sexual purposes and prostitution. Its point of departure is that the demand for sexual services sustains prostitution and human trafficking. Seen from this perspective, Sweden has taken a number of important steps, including stricter laws; measures designed to increase cooperation among authorities and organizations; and expanded efforts to ensure better protection for victims.