Der Mädchenhandel

The work opens with a candid confession: many in Germany still believe that “girl trafficking” is a foreign problem, not a domestic one. Drawing on years of field experience, the author sets out to prove the opposite, warning young women and their families of the hidden dangers that await abroad. He frames the fight as three interlocking fronts—information, agitation, and organization—explaining how public awareness has already made headway while mobilising action remains a challenge.

Beyond the introductory argument, the text maps the trade’s structure, describing how traffickers recruit, deceive, and exploit vulnerable girls. It offers concrete examples from recent cases and outlines the social and legal measures already proposed to dismantle the networks. Readers will come away with a clearer picture of the era’s social climate and a sense of the urgent, grassroots efforts that aimed to protect the most vulnerable members of society.