Full title in original language:
U.S. Government Efforts to Fight Demand Fueling Human Trafficking
Education level:
University University (18+ years)Topic / subtopic:
Trafficking in persons / smuggling of migrants Prevention of trafficking in personsTarget audience:
Teachers / Lecturers,
Students,
Policy makers
Type of resource:
Publication / Article
Languages:
English
Region of relevance:
Global
Access:
open access
Corporate authors:
US State Department
Publication year:
2008
Published by:
US State Department
Copyright holder:
© US State Department
Contact name and address:
US State Department
Key themes:
human, trafficking, human trafficking, demand, united states, us
Links:
Short description:
Human trafficking, a dehumanizing crime turning people into mere commodities, includes both supply and demand‑side factors. On the supply side, criminal networks, corruption, lack of education and reliable information about employment opportunities, and poverty make people vulnerable to the lures of trafficking. Significant efforts are being made to address these "push" factors. This factsheet discusses the issue.