Human trafficking: a global multi-billion dollar criminal industry
by Katherine Taken Smith; Hannah M. Martin; L. Murphy Smith
International Journal of Public Law and Policy (IJPLAP), Vol. 4, No. 3, 2014

Abstract: Human trafficking is the exploitation of people as property for forced labour, sexual exploitation, and organ trade. Human trafficking is a major crime industry, generating about $32 billion in revenues annually. This study examines the global scope of human trafficking and its negative effect on world society. This study tests the relationship between human trafficking and a country's level of corruption. Results indicate that higher levels of corruption are associated with higher levels of human trafficking. Corruption though is only one factor in human trafficking; ultimately, ending human trafficking requires changing peoples' attitudes and actions. Human trafficking exists because there is a demand for the products and services connected to it.

Online publication date: Fri, 21-Nov-2014

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