LAW-8095 Human Trafficking
Trafficking in human beings is not a simple crime. From the early days of slave trading to the modern global movement of people across national and international boundaries, human trafficking has ravaged the lives of millions, sparing no country on earth. Labeled as modern-day slavery, the phenomenon of human trafficking has arrived at the forefront of the domestic and international law and policy agendas. Answers to this challenge to humanity generally follow, and should follow, the recognized standards of the four P’s—prosecution, protection, prevention, and partnerships; as well as the three R’s—rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration, as clearly identified in the United States Trafficking in Persons Reports (TIP).This seminar is designed to introduce students to the complex problem of human trafficking and the laws governing this subject area. The course will also expose students to current policies and practices aimed at combating human trafficking. The seminar will focus on the study of the different forms of human trafficking, trends in recent human trafficking cases, and relevant international and domestic laws. Throughout the course, students will examine the roles of the U.S. government, foreign governments, domestic non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and local communities in responding to and preventing human trafficking.
Offered
Spring Law