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Government Reports

    Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000: Trafficking in Persons Report 2007

    The TIP report serves as one of the most comprehensive reports on the efforts of governments in fighting human trafficking. This is an updated, global look at human trafficking, outlining the impact it has on the world. It further addresses policy approaches (victim rescue, health impact, supply and demand) as well as many topics of special interest that allow for a greater understanding of the scope and nature of human trafficking.

    Attorney General's_Annual_Report_to_Congress_on_U.S._Government_ Activities_to_Combat_Trafficking_in_Persons_Fiscal_Year_2006

    This report outlines the efforts federal agencies have undertaken in 2006 to help victims of human trafficking. With assistance from grants, offenders are investigated, prosecuted, and sentenced. The United State's commitment to combating human trafficking through various efforts, including aiding domestic and international law enforcement and NGO's, are also described in this report.

    Assessment_of_U.S._Government_Efforts_to_Combat_Trafficking_in_Persons_in_Fiscal_Year_2006

    Illustrated in this assessment is the U.S. Government's commitment to fighting human trafficking. Included in this report are recent efforts undertaken by federal agencies, such as media outreach, an information and referral hotline, and street outreach programs that are assisting law enforcement in identifying victims of human trafficking. The report also describes increased outreach efforts to foreign governments to help adopt new antihuman trafficking legislation.

    Data_and_Research_on_Human_Traffickng:_A_Global_Survey

    Broad overview of current research and data on trafficking in particular regions of the world. Includes 12 articles that discuss the availability and quality of data on trafficking. Researchers point out that most of the populations relevant to the study of human trafficking (victims, traffickers, illegal migrants, etc) are part of a hidden population; therefore, it is almost impossible to establish a sampling frame and draw a representative sample of the population. One of the aims of this publication is to suggest ways in which research methods used to study trafficking could be made more robust.

    Trafficking_in_Persons:_USAIDS_Response

    This report provides an overview of USAIDs efforts among high risk trafficking countries to fight human trafficking. The report discusses human trafficking as a transnational issue and the variety of challenges that governments face in eliminating it. Cooperation from the U.S. Government, NGOs and other governmental agencies is critical to controling trafficking in persons.

    Human_Trafficking:_Better_Data,_Strategy_and_Reporting_Needed_to_Enhance_ US_Antitrafficking_Efforts_Abroad

    A report issued by the Government Accountability Office that questions the accuracy of US government estimates, particularly that 600,000 to 800,000 persons are trafficked across international borders annually. The report cites methodological weaknesses, gaps in data, and numerical discrepancies in human trafficking estimates. Additionally, the authors point out that the U.S. government's estimate is unreliable because it was developed by one person who did not document all his work. Furthermore, the report indicates that country data are not available, reliable, or comparable.

    Trafficking_in_Persons:_Global_Patterns

    This report was conducted by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime to attempt to understand efforts to counter trafficking. A compilation of sources highlighting trends, countries of origin, and destinations of victims is included in this report. Recommendations are made, based on the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in persons, including a reduction in demand, targeting of criminals, and protection of victims.

    Hidden in Plain Sight: A Baseline Survey of Human Trafficking in Wisconsin

    This report marks the first attempt to gauge the human trafficking problem in Wisconsin. A survey by the VAWA Human Trafficking Committee was conducted from March-August 2007 in effort to gather foundational data. Key findings of this study include, but are not limited to,: the identification of international and domestic human trafficking in Wisconsin, service providers and justice system agencies have limited knowledge about human trafficking, and cases are perpetrated by the victims family or are prostitution related. This study demonstrates the state of Wisconsin's dedication to fighting human trafficking and educating the appropriate responders of this crime.

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The Institute on Race and Justice at Northeastern University

The Institute on Race and Justice has strived to fulfill its mission of utilizing strategic social science research methodologies and community, practitioner, and government collaboration to assist in the development of policy changes that advance the cause of social justice. The Institute's affiliated faculty members help broaden the scope of interdisciplinary race and justice scholarship around the Northeastern campus. The Institute is also incredibly grateful for its internal and external sponsors, who provide the support necessary to help the Institute achieve its race and justice research goals.

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Urban Institute

The Urban Institute was established in 1968 to promote sound social policy and public debate on national priorities. The Institute's 10 policy centers carry out independent, nonpartisan research, gather and analyze data, evaluate programs and services, and educate policymakers and the public on critical issues and trends. The Justice Policy Center (JPC) studies crime, justice, and community safety. JPC researchers collaborate with practitioners, public officials, and community groups to make the Center's research useful to decision makers and agencies in the justice system, and also to the neighborhoods and communities harmed by crime and disorder.



Bureau of Justice Statistics
the United States' primary source for criminal justice statistics

BJS' mission is to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to Federal, State, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded.