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Human Trafficking

ckeene — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:39:34 +0000

Human Trafficking ckeene Fri, 08/12/2016 - 15:39

Published

September 01, 2014

Human trafficking is defined by the United Nations as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of:

Threats or use of force or other forms of coercion;
Abduction;
Fraud or deception;
Abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability; and
Giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person or having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation (Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, 2003).

Human trafficking occurs both in the United States (U.S.) and abroad, and can have devastating effects on its victims.

Victims of human trafficking in the U.S. include both U.S. citizens and residents trafficked within its borders, as well as foreign nationals trafficked into the country from abroad. International traffickers consider the U.S. a major destination for victims of both sexual and labor exploitation. Traffickers use “push-pull” factors to take advantage of their intended targets (Chang, 2006; Dabby & Liou, 2014). Some examples of “push-pull” factors include:

PUSH FACTORS	PULL FACTORS
War, violence, genocide	Safety and security
Persecution	Freedom from persecution
Lack/limited employment & educational opportunities	Availability of employment & educational opportunities
Disasters, both natural and man-made	Improved quality of life

Given these complex realities and experiences, victims of trafficking may need a range of supports and services.

The NRCDV recognizes that there are different philosophies, approaches, and debates surrounding human trafficking. Readers are encouraged to examine resources with a critical eye and an appreciation of the depth and breadth of the issues and perspectives on human trafficking.

This special collection is intended to help those interested in learning more about human trafficking and intersecting issues gain a working knowledge of the complexities of human trafficking, as well as applicable laws and policies in the U.S. and internationally. It is also intended to provide resources and tools for practitioners and professionals working at the intersections of human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual violence.

Ending Violence Against Women Globally: International policies, programs, and approaches

ckeene — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:47:19 +0000

Ending Violence Against Women Globally: International policies, programs, and approaches ckeene Fri, 08/12/2016 - 15:47

Published

August 01, 2012

Author(s)

Sheetal Rana

This special collection brings together selected documents that focus on international policies, programs, and approaches to prevent and intervene in violence against women (VAW). The goal is to facilitate learning about different polices, programs, and approaches that have been developed, adopted, and adapted internationally to address VAW in diverse cultural and socio-economic situations. The review of documents included in this special collection suggests the following: First, there are limited multi-country studies on VAW. Second, human rights declarations and conventions set international legal standards for policy and program responses to VAW. Third, international initiatives have focused on VAW prevention by addressing gender inequalities in several development sectors, particularly justice, health, and education. Fourth, many approaches to prevent and intervene in VAW use social-ecological framework and engage community members, including men. Fifth, little is known about programs that have proven effective in ending VAW across countries because there is limited rigorous evaluation of programs that address VAW.

The special collection is organized into six sections, and the documents included cover multi-country projects, policies, and studies. Important to note here is that this special collection is not a comprehensive listing of all documents available; rather, it includes selected documents that are available online free of charge. Studies on VAW in the U.S. are not included in this special collection, but can be found elsewhere on VAWnet.

This collection was developed by Sheetal Rana of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse.

Annual Trafficking in Persons Report

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:03:34 +0000

Annual Trafficking in Persons Report Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2014 - 12:03

General Material

Published Date

June, 2017

Publisher(s)

U.S. Department of State

The annual Trafficking in Persons report is a comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts. It represents an updated, global look at the nature and scope of trafficking in persons and the broad range of government actions to confront and eliminate it. The U.S. Government uses the TIP Report to engage foreign governments in dialogues to advance anti-trafficking reforms and to combat trafficking and to target resources on prevention, protection and prosecution programs.

Associated Links

2018 Complete Report

2001-2018 Reports

Material Categories

Raising Awareness

Human Trafficking

Immigrant / Refugee

Sex Work / Industry / Trade

Sexual Violence

War / Conflict

Victim Identification Pamphlet for NGOs, Faith-based and Community Groups and General Public

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:45:59 +0000

Victim Identification Pamphlet for NGOs, Faith-based and Community Groups and General Public Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/14/2014 - 16:45

General Material

Training Tools

Published Date

September, 2016

Publisher(s)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

This pamphlet helps organizations identify the signs of human trafficking and gives tips on what to do if you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking. It is available in several languages.

Associated Links

Pamphlet (English)

Pamphlet (Spanish)

Pamphlet (links to multiple languages)

Material Categories

Community Organizing / Mobilization / Engagement

Raising Awareness

Employment Rights

Human Trafficking

Sex Work / Industry / Trade

45 Words You Should Know: HIV/AIDS

Anonymous — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:44:36 +0000

45 Words You Should Know: HIV/AIDS Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 07/07/2016 - 11:44

General Material

Published Date

December, 2015

Publisher(s)

Healthline.com

An interactive graphic guide to all of the terminology, slang, abbreviations and acronyms needed to communicate about HIV/AIDS. A guide for those who are new to discussing HIV/AIDS.

Associated Links

45 Words You Should Know: HIV/AIDS

Material Categories

Healthcare

Reproductive Justice

Attitudes / Perception / Awareness

Health / Public Health

Sex Work / Industry / Trade

Sexual Health / Literacy

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Sexual Violence

2014 Protected Innocence Challenge: A Legal Framework of Protection for the Nation's Children

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:04:22 +0000

2014 Protected Innocence Challenge: A Legal Framework of Protection for the Nation's Children Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 06/29/2016 - 10:04

General Material

Published Date

November, 2014

Publisher(s)

Shared Hope International

The Protected Innocence Challenge is a "comprehensive study of existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the Challenge, every state receives a Report Card that grades the state on 41 key legislative components that must be addressed in a state’s laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking. In addition, each state receives a complete analysis of this 41-component review and practical recommendations for improvement." This full report includes an introduction to the Challenge, Map of State Grades, 2014 Legislative Advancements, Protected Innocence Legislative Framework Methodology, and a number of issue briefs.

Associated Links

2014 Protected Innocence Challenge: A Legal Framework of Protection for the Nat…

Material Categories

Human Trafficking

Sex Work / Industry / Trade

Sexual Violence

Young People

Global Report on Trafficking in Persons

Anonymous — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 16:32:01 +0000

Global Report on Trafficking in Persons Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 09/07/2014 - 12:32

General Material

Published Date

January, 2014

Publisher(s)

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

The most common form of human trafficking is sexual exploitation (79% of human trafficking cases). The victims of sexual exploitation are predominantly women and girls.

Associated Links

Global Report

Material Categories

Raising Awareness

Immigration / Resettlement

Human Trafficking

Immigrant / Refugee

Sex Work / Industry / Trade

Ending Modern-Day Slavery: Using Research to Inform U.S. Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:53:12 +0000

Ending Modern-Day Slavery: Using Research to Inform U.S. Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/14/2014 - 16:53

General Material

Published Date

February, 2013

Publisher(s)

National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

Author(s)

Maureen McGough

This NIJ study examines the challenges facing the criminal justice system when combating human trafficking.

Associated Links

Ending Modern-Day Slavery

Material Categories

Criminal Justice

Human Trafficking

Sex Work / Industry / Trade

The State of Alaska Task Force on the Crimes of Human Trafficking, Promoting Prostitution and Sex Trafficking Final Report and Recommendations

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 20:09:41 +0000

The State of Alaska Task Force on the Crimes of Human Trafficking, Promoting Prostitution and Sex Trafficking Final Report and Recommendations Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2014 - 16:09

General Material

Published Date

February, 2013

Publisher(s)

State of Alaska Task Force

The State of Alaska Task Force on the Crimes of Human Trafficking, Promoting Prostitution and Sex Trafficking was established by legislation in 2012 to do the following: (1) look at the prevalence of the crimes of human trafficking and sex trafficking in Alaska; (2) assess the current services available to victims of human and sex trafficking; and (3) make recommendations for ways to further assist victims. This report is the final culmination of the task force's work and includes the task force's final recommendations. The task force met over the course of five months and held three public hearings in Anchorage, Bethel and Hooper Bay. In addition to hours of testimony and some written comments, the task force also received background information from its staff to gain a better understanding of services available throughout the state and the prevalence of the issue in Alaska. Although the task force received a lot of information, it found that there are also a lot of gaps in information due to the underground nature of the crime and the tendency of trafficking victims not to self-report. Therefore, many of the task force's recommendations focus on how to better identify victims and public awareness of human trafficking.

Associated Links

The State of Alaska Task Force on the Crimes of Human Trafficking, Promoting Pr…

Material Categories

Cultural Competence

Communities of Color

Human Trafficking

Sex Work / Industry / Trade

Sexual Violence

Sex Trafficking Fact Sheet

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:19:07 +0000

Sex Trafficking Fact Sheet Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/21/2014 - 17:19

General Material

Published Date

August, 2012

Publisher(s)

Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP)

This fact sheet defines sex trafficking, and describes the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, various harm faced by victims of sex trafficking, types of sex trafficking, and information on assisting victims.

Associated Links

Sex Trafficking Fact Sheet

Material Categories

Human Trafficking

Sex Work / Industry / Trade

Sexual Violence