The first federal law to address human trafficking in depth. The law gives a three step approach to getting rid of human trafficking internationally. Fist, the law states the importance of public awareness programs and monitoring and sanctions program led by the State department. Secondly, services and protection through T Visa for foreign victims. Finally, using severe penalties and prosecution through new federal crimes. (Walker-Rodriquez, Hill)
U.S. President George W. Bush signs the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act in the oval office of the White House on December 23, 2008.
MANDEL
NGAN. US President George W. Bush signs H.R. 7311, the William
Wilberforce.... Getty Images. 23 Dec. 2008. eLibrary. Web. 12 Apr.
2012.
ICE Human Smuggling and Trafficking Unit:
Identifies the criminals and organizations involved in human trafficking acts. (Walker-Rodriquez, Hill)
Innocence Lost National Initiative:
Addresses problems of child sex trafficking in the united States. "To date, these groups have worked successfully to rescue nearly 900 children. Investigations successfully have led to the conviction of more than 500 pimps, madams, and their associates who exploit children through prostitution. These convictions have resulted in lengthy sentences, including multiple 25-year-to-life sentences and the seizure of real property, vehicles, and monetary assets"( Walker-
Rodriguez, Hill).
FBI
Director Robert Mueller speaks at a news conference
on the 5th
anniversary of Innocence Lost Initiative on June 25, 2008.
Alex Wong. FBI Director Robert Muller Holds News Conference.
Getty Images. 25 Jun. 2008. eLibrary. Web. 12 Apr. 2012.
Creates better law enforcement and more victim service in the community. This Task Force provides "operations to identify victims and traffickers, deputizing local law enforcement to assist in federal human trafficking investigations, and providing training for law enforcement officers"(Walker-Rodriguez, Hill)
DOJ and the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit:
Works to identify potential victims of sex trafficking, assess potential sex trafficking matters, and determine which investigative steps to take first. Their goal is to not only punish the traffickers but also to help re-establish the lives of the victims. (Walker-Rodriquez, Hill)
International Association of Chiefs of Police and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement:
"To be truly effective, training programs on human trafficking must teach case identification to all officers in the department (not just vice officers) and offer other specialized training to a few who can then lead a response team when a case is identified. Several law enforcement agencies and organizations, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, have developed training programs for identifying sex trafficking victims"
(Mossy).
This photo are protesting Human Trafficking, by sitting behind a window with the sign "Woman To Go" in the background at a shopping center in Tel Aviv. This campaigns goal was to raise awareness about Human Trafficking in Israel.
JACK GUEZ. Women with price tags sit behind the display window of the concept.... Getty Images. 19 Oct. 2010. eLibrary. Web. 02 Apr. 2012
In this photo, The Human Trafficking Rights Organization Amnesty International is protesting human trafficking. It was the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Right by the United Nations. A women in locked in a suitcase that says "Stop Human Trafficking! 60 years of Human Rights!"
OLIVER LANG. GERMANY-UN-HUMAN-RIGHTS-ANNIVERSARY-AMNESTY.Getty Images. 11 Dec. 2008. eLibrary. Web. 02 Apr. 2012.
Citations:
Moossy, Robert, J.D. "Sex Trafficking: Identifying Cases and Victims." National Institute of Justice. Office Of Justice Programs, 9 Mar. 2009. Web. 12 Mar. 2012. <http://www.nij.gov/journals/262/sex-trafficking.htm>.
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