1st Edition
Combating Human Trafficking A Multidisciplinary Approach
A centuries-old crime, human trafficking occurs not only in undeveloped countries, but also in some surprising locations. Right here in the United States, individuals are recruited, transported, and held by unlawful means—either through deception or under threat of violence. Approaching the topic from a law enforcement perspective, Combating Human Trafficking: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides an unprecedented look at the investigation of this phenomenon in America.
Beginning with historical, sociological, and psychological perspectives, the book discusses how authorities can best conduct an investigation of trafficking. It reviews federal agencies responsible for confronting the problem, examines relevant laws and legal trends, and discusses law enforcement awareness and training. Individual chapters written by experts in law enforcement explore a host of topics, including:
An ideal resource for police investigators, police training, and community outreach organizations, the book is also suitable as a college text for criminal justice courses. It is hoped that the awareness created through this text will provide the knowledge and tools needed to help to end this form of modern-day slavery.
Introduction: Human Trafficking—Modern Slavery. Human Trafficking and the History of Slavery in America. Borderland: The Challenge of Cross-Border Trafficking of People, Drugs, and Guns between Mexico and the United States. The Sociology of Human Trafficking. Psychology of Human Trafficking. Human Trafficking and the Internet. Child Victim Recruitment: Comparisons and Contrast in Domestic and International Child Victim Recruitment. Investigation of Human Trafficking. What Does Human Trafficking Look Like in the Midwest? It Can’t Happen Here? Sex Trafficking in Sexually Oriented Businesses. Street Gangs and Human Trafficking. Forced Labor in the United States. Federal Law Enforcement and Human Trafficking. Law Enforcement Awareness and Training in Human Trafficking. Not in Our City. Providing Effective Services to Victims of Human Trafficking: Theoretical, Practical, and Ethical Considerations. Human Trafficking Laws and Legal Trends. Conclusion. Index.
Biography
Michael J. Palmiotto, Ph.D., is a professor of criminal justice and undergraduate coordinator of the Criminal Justice Department at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. He is a former police officer in New York State, serving with the White Plains and Scarsdale Police Departments. He has experience in establishing and operating a police training facility in western Pennsylvania. He has a master’s degree from John Jay College (CUNY) and a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Palmiotto has been a faculty member of several universities including Western Illinois University and Armstrong Atlantic State University. Dr. Palmiotto has published 11 books, 13 book chapters, and numerous articles on criminal justice and law enforcement. He has published in the areas of criminal investigations, community policing, police misconduct, police globalization, and police training, among others. He is the recipient of two Fulbright awards.
