McCoy concurs with his causation, but disagrees with his conclusion. She of course believes that the existing organizations can have a tremendous impact if they focus their efforts tenaciously in the five specific areas of focus regionally and nationally, but warns that “it’s very hard to say that the problem will be solved in the near future.” The next thing on her wish list is for countries like China and Vietnam to recognize that the child sex industry is a problem within their borders. Haugen agrees with McCoy, noting that it is a “very stoppable problem because of the vulnerability to law enforcement when law enforcement has the ability to shut it down.” He says that the most senior Thai leaders must have the political will for zero tolerance, and national law enforcement must be equipped to be effective. On Haugen’s wish list is the creation of at least one Thai police unit completely dedicated to the investigation of sex trafficking.

Haugen finds hope in his belief that the problem is preventable. Since resolution can only be multilateral, he calls on developed nations to lead the charge against the industry. All nations must also recognize the extent to which the industry is active within their borders and begin to target it with effective and legitimate laws and extensive programs for prevention. Ending child sex trafficking must become enough of a priority that comprehensive solutions are introduced into pertinent domestic and international policies and practices.