Human trafficking is a complex crime involving some of the most serious violations of rights. Although the world has come far in recognising human rights and implementing numerous reforms internationally, there is still no shortage of human rights issues that remain to be addressed. In today’s society victims of slavery are compelled into the underground world of trafficking. The Conversation discusses the seriousness of the crime and what is needed to put trafficking to an end. Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People examines the figures and the countries leading the way in the prevention of sex trafficking. Below, the following paragraphs assess the severity of human trafficking and the ways we can strategies in order to reduce the
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In other words, this is a key strategy to compensate those who have been a victim of Sex Trafficking. Burns’ (2013) investigation has discovered current non-residents who have experienced trauma are unfortunately unable to receive housing benefits from the government. This has reflected poorly upon the government showing no sympathy for the victims involved. Without the NSW government pushing for stronger laws the suffering victims may find it a struggle to transition into everyday life without applying strategies to end slavery and trafficking. Conversely Burns points out the idea of the NSW government investing in additional training of police and government agency staff specialising in health and social services, This helps “to ensure we have the best chance of identifying trafficked and enslaved people” (Burn 2013, p.3). The strategy allows support to better knowledge the police and staff when dealing with trafficking. Sex Trafficking is a difficult crime to stop, as it is a global crime that requires a lot of allies and funding in order move forward with the prevention. Partnering up with governments and organisations are great way to spread awareness. The Body Shop and ECPAT are a great example of two organisations bringing opportunities and highlighting challenges to educate people on the subject, as well as spreading awareness globally and giving the attention needed to change and develop into actions. Partnering up with organisations passionate about fighting the end of Slavery gives us a better understanding of the severity of the crimes committed and allows the drive and determination
In other words, this is a key strategy to compensate those who have been a victim of Sex Trafficking. Burns’ (2013) investigation has discovered current non-residents who have experienced trauma are unfortunately unable to receive housing benefits from the government. This has reflected poorly upon the government showing no sympathy for the victims involved. Without the NSW government pushing for stronger laws the suffering victims may find it a struggle to transition into everyday life without applying strategies to end slavery and trafficking. Conversely Burns points out the idea of the NSW government investing in additional training of police and government agency staff specialising in health and social services, This helps “to ensure we have the best chance of identifying trafficked and enslaved people” (Burn 2013, p.3). The strategy allows support to better knowledge the police and staff when dealing with trafficking. Sex Trafficking is a difficult crime to stop, as it is a global crime that requires a lot of allies and funding in order move forward with the prevention. Partnering up with governments and organisations are great way to spread awareness. The Body Shop and ECPAT are a great example of two organisations bringing opportunities and highlighting challenges to educate people on the subject, as well as spreading awareness globally and giving the attention needed to change and develop into actions. Partnering up with organisations passionate about fighting the end of Slavery gives us a better understanding of the severity of the crimes committed and allows the drive and determination