Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress

Seelke, Clare Ribando ; Siskin, Alison

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Forced labor;    Slavery;    Crimes against humanity;    Sex crimes;    International affairs;   

RP-ID  :  RL34317
RP-ID  :  RL34317_2008Aug14

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report focuses on human trafficking both internationally and within the United States. The report begins with an overview of human trafficking including a discussion of the definition of human trafficking, the scope of the problem globally, and an examination of the victims. It follows with an analysis of global antitrafficking efforts by the United States and the international community. The report then focuses on trafficking into and within the United States, examining relief for trafficking victims in the United States and discussing U.S. law enforcement efforts to combat domestic trafficking. The report concludes with an overview of antitrafficking legislation in the 110th Congress, and an analysis of policy issues related to human trafficking.