British Journal of Criminology
Volume 55, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 494-513

Disjointed service: An english case study of multi-agency provision in tackling child trafficking (Article) (Open Access)

Harvey J.H. , Hornsby R.A. , Sattar Z.
  • a Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, United Kingdom
  • b Department of Social Science and Languages, Northumbria University, United Kingdom
  • c Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, United Kingdom

Abstract

This article examines the issue of child trafficking in the United Kingdom and of multi-agency responses in tackling it. The United Kingdom, as a signatory to the recent trafficking protocols, is required to implement measures to identify and support potential victims of trafficking - via the National Referral Mechanism. Effective support for child victims is reliant on cooperation between agencies. Our regional case study contends that fragmented agency understandings of protocols and disjointed partnership approaches in service delivery means the trafficking of vulnerable children continues across the region. This article asserts that child trafficking in the United Kingdom, previously viewed as an isolated localized phenomenon, maybe far more widespread, revealing deficiencies in child protection services for vulnerable children. © The Author 2015.

Author Keywords

child trafficking Protocol Multi-agency

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DOI: 10.1093/bjc/azu115
ISSN: 00070955
Cited by: 5
Original Language: English