Police Practice and Research
Volume 13, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 487-500

The readiness of local law enforcement to engage in US anti-trafficking efforts: An assessment of human trafficking training and awareness of local, county, and state law enforcement agencies in the State of Georgia (Article)

Grubb D.* , Bennett K.
  • a Department of Criminal Justice, Social and Political Science, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA, United States
  • b Department of Criminal Justice, Social and Political Science, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA, United States

Abstract

Human trafficking represents one of the largest criminal enterprises worldwide. International anti-trafficking efforts depend on the cooperation of individual governments to incorporate anti-trafficking measures within all levels of law enforcement. Millions of dollars have been appropriated for training and awareness programs within the USA. Research indicates, however, that there may be a lack of human trafficking awareness and training among local and state law enforcement agencies. Findings from a survey within the State of Georgia support the notion that training and awareness initiatives may not be reaching local counterparts. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

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Trafficking Police Training USA Georgia policy

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84869401687&doi=10.1080%2f15614263.2012.662815&partnerID=40&md5=a6f71c883ffef2daf4c020064ee1c0d1
DOI: 10.1080/15614263.2012.662815
ISSN: 15614263
Cited by: 13
Original Language: English