Political implications of human trafficking
There are many political factors that contribute to the social justice of human trafficking. The trafficking victims protection act (2000) was the first actual law that combatted human trafficking. In addition to the TVPA there is Justice for Victims in Trafficking Act (2015). These acts have served the human trafficking well and continue to do so. Referring back to the TVPA, this act conducts an annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report that is done annually. This reports serves the purpose of ranking numerous countries in their efforts of combatting human trafficking. While there are many political efforts that fight against this social problem, there is also corruption that plays a factor as well. …show more content…
This report is also included in the trafficking prevention act. The TIP acquires statistics on foreign countries in regards to their efforts with contesting human trafficking. This is a Primary political tool that obtains the involvement of other countries. The U.S government observes the statistics of each country. Such as the amount of trafficking crimes, prosecutions/convictions, whether the government protects victims, etc. Based on the results no country is treated equally. They fall into one of three categories; Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3. Based on the specific tier they are placed in, the U.S government conducts the necessary steps to improve the countries status. (Department of State, …show more content…
Typically, people correlate sex trafficking and prostitution, when they are not one in the same. To believe that the correlation is relevant would require ignorance and unawareness. The feminists approach are vital for opposing and understanding the phenomena. Their most significant influence lies in the examination of the social structure of human trafficking (Lobasz, 2009). The beliefs that trafficking is easily noticeable and obvious are falsely portrayed. This is why the TVPA has conducted numerous amounts of trainings for law enforcement to recognize trafficking victims. The TVPA is constantly working towards making an impact on the social problem, but also on society. In regards to certain beliefs about the human trafficking
There are many political factors that contribute to the social justice of human trafficking. The trafficking victims protection act (2000) was the first actual law that combatted human trafficking. In addition to the TVPA there is Justice for Victims in Trafficking Act (2015). These acts have served the human trafficking well and continue to do so. Referring back to the TVPA, this act conducts an annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report that is done annually. This reports serves the purpose of ranking numerous countries in their efforts of combatting human trafficking. While there are many political efforts that fight against this social problem, there is also corruption that plays a factor as well. …show more content…
This report is also included in the trafficking prevention act. The TIP acquires statistics on foreign countries in regards to their efforts with contesting human trafficking. This is a Primary political tool that obtains the involvement of other countries. The U.S government observes the statistics of each country. Such as the amount of trafficking crimes, prosecutions/convictions, whether the government protects victims, etc. Based on the results no country is treated equally. They fall into one of three categories; Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3. Based on the specific tier they are placed in, the U.S government conducts the necessary steps to improve the countries status. (Department of State, …show more content…
Typically, people correlate sex trafficking and prostitution, when they are not one in the same. To believe that the correlation is relevant would require ignorance and unawareness. The feminists approach are vital for opposing and understanding the phenomena. Their most significant influence lies in the examination of the social structure of human trafficking (Lobasz, 2009). The beliefs that trafficking is easily noticeable and obvious are falsely portrayed. This is why the TVPA has conducted numerous amounts of trainings for law enforcement to recognize trafficking victims. The TVPA is constantly working towards making an impact on the social problem, but also on society. In regards to certain beliefs about the human trafficking