Corruption and Human Trafficking in Brazil: Findings from a Multi-Modal Approach

• NCJ Number: 229543
• Journal: European Journal of Criminology Volume: 7 Issue: 1 Dated: January 2010 Pages: 29-43
• Author(s): Andrea Cirineo Sacco Studnicka
• Date Published: January 2010
• Length: 15 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: For additional articles in this special issue see NCJ-229541-42 and NCJ-229544-47.

Annotation

This paper examines the relationship between corruption and human trafficking in Brazil.

Abstract

Because both corruption and trafficking are very complex phenomena, a multivariate approach was used to analyse the relationship between corruption and trafficking. The results of the analysis show that, in Brazil, corruption is a causal factor in human trafficking. The paper offers a number of suggestions to help researchers and policymakers better understand where, how and when corruption facilitates trafficking in human beings in order to combat both crimes more effectively. (Published Abstract)