Human Trafficking.

Catalog description

Human trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery, is examined to give students a global and local perspective on this growing epidemic. Primary forms of human trafficking, sex trafficking, and forced labor will be examined. This course will address the specific needs (medical, psychological, social) and vulnerabilities of human trafficking victims. Identification of human trafficking crimes, traffickers, and the impact of this crime on the global economy will be examined. Topics discussed consist of national and international anti-trafficking policies; prevention and intervention strategies; promising practices to combat human trafficking; responses of law enforcement, courts, and service providers; organizational challenges; and the cost of trafficking to human wellbeing. Current events will help depict the evolution of human trafficking and teach of the impact of this crime. Political and policy issues related to trafficking will be discussed.