Human trafficking

JUSTINFO Newsletter: September 15, 2019

Announcements

BJS is seeking statisticians to be part of one or more teams – learn more and apply by October 2 | BJS
Nominations are being accepted until October 9 for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards | OVC
President Trump has issued a proclamation recognizing September 15–21, 2019, as National Gang Violence Prevention Week – learn about related OJJDP efforts | OJJDP
Watch...

The Human Trafficking Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded resources related to human trafficking, justice system response to cases, and services for victims.

Domestic Violence

The Domestic Violence Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to family violence and the prevention of such violence.

Gaps in Reporting Human Trafficking Incidents Result in Significant Undercounting

Date Published

August 2020

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Study/Research), Program/Project Description

Agencies

NIJ

Gaps in Reporting Human Trafficking Incidents Result in Significant Undercounting

NCJ Number

254818

Date Published

August 2020

Agencies

NIJ

HTML

Multidisciplinary Collaborative Model for Anti-Human Trafficking Task Forces: Development and Operational Roadmap

NCJ Number

254864

Date Published

2020

Agencies

BJA-Sponsored, OVC-Sponsored

PDF

Notes From the Field: Reducing the Need for Victim Testimony in Human Trafficking Cases

Date Published

June 2020

Agencies

NIJ

Notes From the Field: Reducing the Need for Victim Testimony in Human Trafficking Cases

NCJ Number

254783

Date Published

June 2020

Agencies

NIJ

HTML

Assessing the Impact of State Human Trafficking Legislation on Criminal Justice System Outcomes

NCJ Number

254248

Journal

Law & Policy

Date Published

2019

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

HTML

Challenging the Dominant Frame: The Moderating Impact of Exposure and Knowledge on Perceptions of Sex Trafficking Victimization

NCJ Number

254173

Journal

Social Science Quarterly

Date Published

2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

HTML

Human-Trafficking Offenses Handled by State Attorneys General Offices, 2018

NCJ Number

254803

Date Published

March 2021

Agencies

BJS

Summary (PDF) | Full Report | Data Tables (ZIP)

Victims of Crime Act Victim Compensation Formula Grant Program: Fiscal Year 2018 Data Analysis Report

NCJ Number

254655

Date Published

2020

PDF

Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program: Fiscal Year 2018 Data Analysis Report

NCJ Number

254653

Date Published

2020

PDF

Human Trafficking Victimization Among Youth Who Run Away From Foster Care

NCJ Number

253914

Journal

Children and Youth Services Review

Date Published

2019

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

HTML

Educating Youth About Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: a Systematic Review

NCJ Number

253889

Journal

Global Social Welfare

Date Published

2019

HTML

Notes From the Field: Emphasizing a Victim-Centered Approach in Human Trafficking Prosecutions

Date Published

May 2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Notes From the Field: Emphasizing a Victim-Centered Approach in Human Trafficking Prosecutions

NCJ Number

254652

Date Published

May 2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

HTML

OJP Provides New Housing Support for Survivors of Human Trafficking

Victims of human trafficking face many hurdles, including the immediate need for a safe place to live. Programs for affordable housing typically have long wait lists and may restrict eligibility based on aspects such as rental history and current income, which pose challenges to many trafficking victims.

Consider “Sylfie,” who had been sex trafficked for seven years. Even when she needed to go to the...

Notes From the Field: Collaboration Is Key in Human Trafficking Investigations

Date Published

March 2020

Publication Type

Technical Assistance, Instructional Material

Agencies

NIJ

Notes From the Field: Collaboration Is Key in Human Trafficking Investigations

NCJ Number

254588

Date Published

March 2020

Agencies

NIJ

HTML

National Institute of Justice: Strengthening Science and Advancing Justice

October 2019

This video, produced for IACPTV, describes the mission of NIJ and highlights body armor research, forensic advancements, human trafficking work, and the Policing Strategic Plan. Video run time: 6 min.

Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy