NCJ Number
229546
Journal
European Journal of Criminology Volume: 7 Issue: 1 Dated: January 2010 Pages: 77-93
Date Published
January 2010
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This article examines interview-based research regarding human trafficking in Scotland.
Abstract
This paper reports on interview-based research carried out to improve the evidence base around human trafficking in Scotland. It aims to construct a more detailed national picture of the nature and extent of the phenomenon while also examining the issues and challenges for policing and victim care in a Scottish context. In total, 79 individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking came into contact with agencies in Scotland between April 2007 and March 2008. The majority of cases involved adult female victims who had been trafficked into sexual exploitation. Overall, this research echoes the message of that carried out in other jurisdictions: human trafficking is a complex area of policing and victim care with many challenges. (Published Abstract)