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Corruption and Human Trafficking in Brazil: Findings from a Multi-Modal Approach

NCJ Number
229543
Journal
European Journal of Criminology Volume: 7 Issue: 1 Dated: January 2010 Pages: 29-43
Author(s)
Andrea Cirineo Sacco Studnicka
Date Published
January 2010
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This paper examines the relationship between corruption and human trafficking in Brazil.
Abstract
Because both corruption and trafficking are very complex phenomena, a multivariate approach was used to analyse the relationship between corruption and trafficking. The results of the analysis show that, in Brazil, corruption is a causal factor in human trafficking. The paper offers a number of suggestions to help researchers and policymakers better understand where, how and when corruption facilitates trafficking in human beings in order to combat both crimes more effectively. (Published Abstract)