Journal of Policy Practice
Volume 11, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 192-206

Human Services Professionals' Awareness of Human Trafficking (Article)

Hounmenou C.*
  • a Center for Social Policy and Research, Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1040 W. Harrison St, M/C 309, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Abstract

This exploratory study examines the awareness of human services professionals of the problem of human trafficking, and the related federal and state policy responses in Illinois. The purposive sample consists of representatives of member organizations of the Illinois Rescue and Restore Coalition. The findings reveal that the participants' level of awareness of the trafficking policies is correlated with their involvement in trafficking-related trainings. Implications for policy, practice, and research are discussed. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Human trafficking policy and human services professionals Awareness

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84862306734&doi=10.1080%2f15588742.2012.655208&partnerID=40&md5=161005eb7af21422bee58d1ac45f0de9
DOI: 10.1080/15588742.2012.655208
ISSN: 15588742
Cited by: 6
Original Language: English