NCJ Number
197456
Journal
International Review of Penal Law Volume: 72 Issue: 3 Dated: 2001 Pages: 837-890
Date Published
2001
Length
53 pages
Annotation
This report from the 17th International Congress of Penal Law describes the scope and nature of international trafficking in human beings, specifically women and children, and the need for structural and integrated strategies to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings.
Abstract
Globalization and modern technologies have facilitated trafficking in human beings, having extensive implications on the social, economic, and organizational structure of societies. Trafficking in human beings involves both sexual exploitation and labor exploitation in deplorable conditions. This report from the International Congress presents an overview of the scope of the problem and strategies aimed at preventing trafficking of human beings, specifically women and children. International attention has been given to fight against trafficking in women and children. The report reflects the particular vulnerability of trafficking in and smuggling women for sexual exploitation and children for child pornography. Insight is provided into the causes of migration and illegal migrations to clearly delineate the notions of smuggling and trafficking in persons, as well as the consequences of illegal migration and trafficking. Resolutions and recommendations are presented recognizing the need for multidisciplinary structural and short-term integrated strategies to combat trafficking in persons.