Relevant Literature
The War on Human Trafficking by ISBN: 9780813541570Publication Date: 2007-08-14DeStefano exposes the history of human trafficking policy in the United States and the problems various administrations have experienced in combating human trafficking. DeStefano expands upon the effectiveness and prosecutorial difficulties of the first federal initiative to combat human trafficking, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and its progeny.
Human Trafficking in Ohio by ISBN: 9780833044341Publication Date: 2007-11-01Wilson and Dalton study and compare the two cities of Toledo and Columbus, Ohio, in this depiction of the problem of domestic human trafficking. Wilson and Dalton expose the existence of human trafficking and its characteristics from the structure of human trafficking to trafficker-trafficked relationships.
Human Trafficking by Call Number: HQ281 .H877 2013ISBN: 9780415892247Publication Date: 2013-04-08Burke explains the essence of human trafficking in the 21st century and how it is being addressed. This book will be a useful guide to those seeking an interdisciplinary perspective on human trafficking particularly professionals in the public and private spheres, as well as academia, and those in undergraduate studies.
U.S. Government Domestic Anti-Trafficking Efforts
Within the U.S. Department of State is the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (OMCTP). The OMCTP provides a summary of the U.S. Domestic Anti-Trafficking Efforts regarding prosecution, protection, and prevention. The summary also provides a recommendation for these domestic efforts.
- U.S. Domestic Anti-Trafficking Efforts2019 Report
Specific States
- 2014 State Ratings on Human Trafficking LawsClick on a state to see its rating
Polaris Project provides interactive maps which contain State Ratings for 2014 on Human Trafficking Laws and all pending state legislation.
Articles & Additional Resources
- Human Trafficking SearchHuman Trafficking Search is an interactive website that offers information relating to human trafficking, forced labor, child labor, and sex trafficking. Human Trafficking Search provides background information, a glossary, resources, research, organizations, case studies, and training.
- Article--Vanity Fair: Sex Trafficking of Americans: The Girls Next DoorAmy Fine Collins provides a detailed account into American human trafficking.