In the Library

Human Trafficking, Human Misery by Alexis A. Aronowitz
ISBN: 9780275994815
Publication Date: 2009-03-20
Virtually all countries in the world are affected by the scourge of human trafficking, either as a source, transit, or destination country, or combination thereof. While countries have long focused on international trafficking, internal movement and exploitation within countries may be even more prevalent than trans-border trafficking. Patterns of trafficking vary across countries and regions and are in a constant state of flux. Countries have long focused on trafficking solely for the purpose of sexual exploitation, yet exploitation in agriculture, construction, fishing, manufacturing, and the domestic and food service industries are prevalent in many countries. Taking a victims-oriented approach, this book examines the criminals and criminal organizations that traffic and exploit their victims.
Social Workers' Desk Reference by Kevin Corcoran (Editor-In-Chief); Albert R. Roberts (Editor-In-Chief)
ISBN: 9780199329649
Publication Date: 2015-05-18
People all over the world are confronted by issues such as poverty, a lack of access to quality education, unaffordable and or inadequate housing, and a lack of needed health and mental services on a daily basis. Due to these issues, there is a need for social workers who have access tor relevant and timely scholarly materials in order to meet the needs of those facing these issues. The social, psychological, and biological factors resulting from these issues determine the level of a person's mental health at any given point in time and it is necessary for social workers to continue to evolve and develop. Each chapter is short and contains practical information in addition to websites and updated references. Social work practitioners, educators, students, and other allied professionals can utilize the Social Workers' Desk Reference to gain interdisciplinary and interprofessional education, practice, and research.

eBooks

From Human Trafficking to Human Rights by Alison Brysk (Editor); Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick (Editor)
ISBN: 9781789238532
Publication Date: 2012-01-31
Over the last decade, public, political, and scholarly attention has focused on human trafficking and contemporary forms of slavery. Yet as human rights scholars Alison Brysk and Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick argue, most current work tends to be more descriptive and focused on trafficking for sexual exploitation. It is time to recognize human trafficking as more a matter of human rights and social justice, rooted in larger structural issues relating to the global economy, human security, U.S. foreign policy, and labor and gender relations. Such reframing involves overcoming several of the most difficult barriers to the development of human rights discourse: women's rights as human rights, labor rights as a confluence of structure and agency, the interdependence of migration and discrimination, the ideological and policy hegemony of the United States in setting the terms of debate, and a politics of global justice and governance. Together, contributors to the volume conclude that rethinking trafficking requires moving our orientation from sex to slavery, from prostitution to power relations, and from rescue to rights. On the basis of this argument, From Human Trafficking to Human Rights offers concrete policy approaches to improve the global response necessary to end slavery responsibly.
Human Trafficking by Margaret Malloch (Editor); Paul Rigby (Editor)
ISBN: 9781000845228
Publication Date: 2016-01-18
What is human trafficking? Despite legislative developments and national and international interventions, we still lack firm definitions, estimates of its full extent, effective responses to perpetrators and sound survivor care. This volume critically examines the competing discourses surrounding human trafficking, the conceptual basis of global responses and the impact of these horrific acts worldwide.
Human Trafficking and Slavery by Healey, Justin
ISBN: 9781921507915
Publication Date: 2012
The global trade of trafficking men, women and children into the sex industry and labour markets has been the subject of growing public and international concern. Human trafficking is a complex, multi-faceted crime with no single solution. Many countries are affected by it in some way, and Australia, as a destination country for trafficking victims, is no exception. Many people think that slavery is a thing of the past, but slavery still occurs, focusing on big profits and cheap lives. Slavery is a crime against humanity and Australia has obligations to people who are held in conditions of slavery and servitude. This book examines the trade and exploitation of people in forced labour, sexual servitude and debt bondage, and explains Australia's domestic and international roles in combatting the trafficking and enslavement of people. Globally there are now more slaves than at any time in human history – 27 million human beings. How can the bonds of trafficked and enslaved people be broken and their rights restored?

Database/Online Source Search Terms

Human Trafficking

Modern Slavery

Child Welfare

Forced Labor

Sex Trafficking

Sex Crimes

Prostitution

Slavery

Poverty

Drug Addiction

Statistically Speaking

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office offers free classes on spotting the signs of human trafficking and offers information on how you can sign up to host a class in your neighborhood or church.

-July 7, 2020

Local human trafficking morphs in face of pandemic,

affecting kids at home

Local Assistance

Our mission is to equip and empower exploited youth to experience freedom and purpose. We accomplish this through one-on-one mentoring, trauma-informed counseling, community engagement, and restoration.
We are a local, San Antonio, based organization with a heart to see the exploited healed.

What is Human Trafficking?

Human Trafficking, in addition to being a violent crime, is a serious violation of human rights. Its victims are controlled and exploited for profit. Forced labor and sexual exploitation are the most common types of human trafficking.

Most trafficking victims, are often not held physically captive, but nevertheless are not free to leave their trafficker. In fact, trafficking victims’ bonds and chains are most often invisible due to the psychological and physical abuses and threats perpetrated by their traffickers.

National, state and local resources available on this site.

https://rmya.org/

Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives, Inc. (RMYA) has provided safety for children in crisis since 1976 with residential & counseling services to end the cycle of abuse & violence: Bridge Emergency Shelter, TurningPoint Independent Living Program for youth leaving foster care, Counseling Center with free Master's level services, MeadowLand Campus, our long-term residential programs, including a residential treatment center for children with emotional/behavioral needs from past abuse, and MeadowLand Charter School for at-risk students.

Activist Jaco Booyens

Child Sex-Trafficking Is More Common In The US Than People Realize, Activist Says. Here’s What You Should Know

Operation Underground Railroad is leading the fight against sex trafficking and sexual exploitation with three bold strategies that make up our Global Rescue and Recovery solution.

Our work spans the globe as we assist law enforcement in rescue efforts and help provide aftercare to all those affected. While we prioritize children, we work to empower the liberation of anyone suffering at the hands of those looking to sexually exploit. We offer vital resources to authorities around the world and work tirelessly to raise awareness and meet survivors on their healing journey. Our resolve never falters, and we will boldly persevere until those in need are safe.

Databases @ Ozuna Library/Full Text

Criminal Justice Health & Medicine

Gale General Onefile MEDLINE

Psychology Diversity Studies

eVideos

Branded: Sex Slavery in America

CNN's Sara Sidner introduces us to women who've been tattooed by their traffickers, as a way to show ownership in the lucrative business of sex trafficking.

Slaves

There are over 45 million people living in slavery around the world. More than ever before in human history. This film traces their stories. Modern slavery has many faces, more than 45 million of them. Work slaves, sex slaves, domestic slaves and child soldiers. This film traces their stories.

Children for Sale: The Fight to End Human Trafficking

The U.S. government claims tens of thousands of people are being held in slavery conditions within its own borders. The majority of them are American children. Focusing on the city of Atlanta, CNN and host Jada Pinkett Smith embarks on a journey to uncover, understand and explain the level and means at which children are being exploited.

On the Web

CATW is a non-governmental organization that works to end the trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and girls worldwide.

Modern slavery is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 28 million people around the world. And no matter where you live, chances are it’s happening right down the street.
We help survivors restore their freedom, preventing more victims, and gathering the data to pursue traffickers wherever they operate.

Freedom happens now.

Veterans for Child Rescue

Our team is comprised of military professionals, former and current law enforcement, senior intelligence community veterans, child abuse and trafficking survivors, and people who are willing to do whatever it takes to end child trafficking in the USA.

Our Strategy:

Raise awareness and expose the epidemic of child rape trafficking right here in the USA (the fastest growing criminal enterprise on earth)
Arrest and convict child predators
Rescue and rehabilitate victims

Self Help: Human Trafficking

NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE