CJS 370 Human Trafficking

Human trafficking has been described as “modern day slavery.” The crime has emerged as one of the most important 21st century issues to be studied, researched, reduced, and eradicated via anti-trafficking efforts. This course will examine the legal, socio-cultural, historical, and political aspects of human trafficking. The course will focus on sex trafficking and labor trafficking in the US and internationally. The course will also cover lesser known trafficking topics such as organ trafficking child marriage, and child soldiers. The focus of the course will center around the identification, investigation, prosecution, and prevention of human trafficking matters. Our study will consider US federal and state laws impacting human trafficking, as well as international standards and United Nations involvement. The course will necessarily consider how technology and globalization have made this an international crisis that requires a collaborative and cooperative international response. Offered as needed.

Credits

3