Human trafficking has been a phenomenon since the beginning of time, appearing in multiple distinct forms. While different responses have been implemented, it is still a rising problem globally and locally. Human trafficking as an international and domestic issue is going to be examined as well as its presence in Canada. Different paradigms and pertinent course concepts will also be evaluated. To successfully and completely address this issue, Canada needs to implement a solution in which the victims of traffickers are the focus, and macro level factors that contribute to trafficking are discussed.
The beginning of human trafficking can be traced back to the practice of slavery and the slave trade. To explain the dramatic rise of human trafficking in modern times, Pourmokhtari (2016) postulates that it all began with the fall of the Soviet Union. He continues to describe how the fall of the Soviet Union allowed for the rise of globalization and consequently human trafficking. Human trafficking can be defined as a “multidimensional phenomenon, involving, among other things, kidnapping, extortion, slave …show more content…
I propose, to begin, we use the nonviolent paradigm. This paradigm postulates that peace results from “collective action and advocacy, willpower and disciplined rejection of violence” (Funk, 2016) This can be done through increasing public awareness that human trafficking is a not only a global problem, but local as well. If the Government of Canada is able to show that it’s not simply another country’s problem, then Canadians can accurately respond. Additionally, training both civilians and law enforcement agencies for what signs to look for can help identify otherwise silent and unknown victims. By doing this, victims can potentially be saved before they become the trafficker themselves. This happens by the victims being forced to recruit others. In preventing this, it can end a cycle of
The beginning of human trafficking can be traced back to the practice of slavery and the slave trade. To explain the dramatic rise of human trafficking in modern times, Pourmokhtari (2016) postulates that it all began with the fall of the Soviet Union. He continues to describe how the fall of the Soviet Union allowed for the rise of globalization and consequently human trafficking. Human trafficking can be defined as a “multidimensional phenomenon, involving, among other things, kidnapping, extortion, slave …show more content…
I propose, to begin, we use the nonviolent paradigm. This paradigm postulates that peace results from “collective action and advocacy, willpower and disciplined rejection of violence” (Funk, 2016) This can be done through increasing public awareness that human trafficking is a not only a global problem, but local as well. If the Government of Canada is able to show that it’s not simply another country’s problem, then Canadians can accurately respond. Additionally, training both civilians and law enforcement agencies for what signs to look for can help identify otherwise silent and unknown victims. By doing this, victims can potentially be saved before they become the trafficker themselves. This happens by the victims being forced to recruit others. In preventing this, it can end a cycle of