Trafficking in persons now affects all regions and most countries of the world. Over the pa decade, there has been increasing acceptance of the need for an effective, internationally coo dinated response. However, the practical difficulties in realizing this goal are considerable. N country can yet lay claim to genuine, extensive experience in dealing with trafficking as criminal phenomenon. Most are developing and adapting their responses on the run, ofte under strong political pressure, and principally through trial and error. While communicatio between national agencies on this issue is improving, there is still very little cooperation o cross-fertilization of ideas across national borders. The authors draw on emerging intern tional rules as well as their experience of working with States and intergovernmental organ zations on this issue to propose eight elements of an effective national criminal justic response to human trafficking. Each is described in detail, justified with reference to releva international standards, and illustrated with examples from current professional practice. © 2008 Sage Publications.

Comparative criminal justice Transnational organized crime Trafficking in persons human rights International law Human trafficking

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