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This book examines political responses to the problem of human trafficking, including proposals, actions (legislative and executive), and statements made by politicians, government agencies, and civil society organizations to solve or mitigate the crime of human trafficking.
List of contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Media and Public Opinion
Chapter 3. Executives and Human Trafficking
Chapter 4. Legislative Branch
Chapter 5. Courts and Human Trafficking
Chapter 6. Bureaucracies
Chapter 7. Non-Government Organizations and Human Trafficking
Chapter 8. Summary and Future of Human Trafficking
About the author
Nancy E. Marion is Chair and Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron. Her research areas largely revolve around the intersection of politics and criminal justice. She is the author of numerous articles and books that examine how politics affects criminal justice policy.
Kimberly J. Hufgard is Associate Professor of Instruction in the Political Science Department at the University of Akron. Her research centers on human trafficking, exploring its complex intersections with media, policy, and societal impacts.
Summary
This book examines political responses to the problem of human trafficking, including proposals, actions (legislative and executive), and statements made by politicians, government agencies, and civil society organizations to solve or mitigate the crime of human trafficking.
