1st Edition

The Politics of Combating Human Trafficking in the United States A Policy Perspective

196 Pages
by Routledge

196 Pages
by Routledge

196 Pages
by Routledge

This book examines political responses to the problem of human trafficking, including proposals, actions (legislative and executive), and statements made by politicians, government agencies, and civil society organizations to solve or mitigate the crime of human trafficking. The objective is not just to recognize the nature and impact of human trafficking but to understand the approaches used or... Read more

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Media and Public Opinion

Chapter 3. Executives and Human Trafficking

Chapter 4. Legislative Branch

Chapter 5. Courts and Human Trafficking

Chapter 6. Bureaucracies

Chapter 7. Non-Government Organizations and Human Trafficking

Chapter 8. Summary and Future of Human Trafficking

Biography

Nancy E. Marion is Chair and Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron. Her research areas largely revolve around the intersection of politics and criminal justice. She is the author of numerous articles and books that examine how politics affects criminal justice policy.

Kimberly J. Hufgard is Associate Professor of Instruction in the Political Science Department at the University of Akron. Her research centers on human trafficking, exploring its complex intersections with media, policy, and societal impacts.