NCJ Number
237413
Journal
Criminal Justice Policy Review Volume: 22 Issue: 4 Dated: December 2011 Pages: 471-493
Date Published
December 2011
Length
23 pages
Annotation
This article examines anti-trafficking efforts that have been adopted globally to curb human trafficking.
Abstract
Anti-trafficking efforts have been adopted globally to curb human trafficking, yet many nations have failed to put initiatives into practice. As a consequence, the U.S. Department of State implemented the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report to monitor and increase efforts worldwide and serve as a guide to funding anti-trafficking programs aboard. This exploratory study investigates the efficacy of this policy initiative by means of a longitudinal assessment of the TIP Report's tier classifications, a system that grades countries based on anti-trafficking initiatives, and determines if U.S. funded anti-trafficking initiatives internationally target those countries in need. The findings suggest that tier ranking has not improved over time, and the United States has failed to systematically allocate funds based on the recommendations of the tier classification system. Policy recommendations and implications for future research are discussed. (Published Abstract)