Global Trafficking in Women and Children / Edition 1

by Obi N.I. Ebbe, Dilip K. Das

Overview

War, poverty, and famine; political, social, and economic change; and the deep seated views and rituals rooted in a culture’s history and traditions all contribute to the widespread and growing trafficking of women and children.  The multilayered complexity, myriad contributing factors, enormous amount of money involved, and sheer magnitude of the problem render it impossible to solve with the fractured and isolated measures of individual organizations and countries. Only complete cooperation and collaboration at all levels can establish the most proactive and self-sustaining approach to reduce this global crime.

Gathering knowledge and experience from more than 40 countries, Global Trafficking in Women and Children clearly demonstrates the scale and spread of the problem, providing a powerful analysis of the circumstances that contribute to the abuse and victimization of women and children as well as the international policies and strategies used to combat this crime. Divided into two parts, the book begins with an introduction to the definition, nature, and scope of human trafficking. It discusses several social theories as well as evident environmental influences. It also examines measures to control and prevent human trafficking from stricter laws and monetary aid, to global community and law enforcement collaboration.

Part 2 consists of case studies, drawing examples from a range of countries involved in every stage in the process, and highlighting the unique characteristics of human trafficking in each. Chapters include the prevalence of child pornography in Japan, child abduction in China, bonded child labor in India, and child soldiering in Congo (Zaire) and other African countries. The final chapters discuss law enforcement in the US and UK, community policing in Australia, and the cooperative national plan in place in Croatia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420059434
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/13/2007
Series:	International Police Executive Symposium Co-Publications
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Obi N.I. Ebbe is Professor of Sociology, Social Cultural, and Justice Studies at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Table of Contents

Definition, Nature, Control, and Prevention of Global Trafficking in Women and Children. Introduction: An Overview of Trafficking in Women and Children. The Nature and Scope of Trafficking in Women, and Children. Causes of Trafficking in Women and Children. Control and Prevention of Trafficking in Women and Children. Case Studies in Trafficking in Women and Children. Trafficking in Women and Children in Japan. Trafficking in Women and Children in China. Child Labor and the Trafficking Industry in India. Trafficking Children for Child Labor and Prostitution in Nigeria. Plight of Trafficked Women in Nepal. The Emergence of Trafficking in Women and Children in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Case Study. Trafficking in Women for the Sex Industry in Moldova1. Trafficking in Human Beings: Training and Services in American Law Enforcement Agencies. Responding to the Challenges of Trafficking in Women and Children in Sierra Leone. The Challenges of Combating Trafficking in Women in Nigeria. Operational Perspective on Trafficking in Women and Children in the United Kingdom. The Role of Community Policing in Trafficking of Women and Children in Australia. Trafficking and Exploitation of Women and Children in Croatia. Bibliography. Index.