One of the most underrated crimes in American History, and the least talked about is Human Trafficking. Human Trafficking is a multi-billion dollar business. People have started to take notice of it, but not the kind of notice where it should be talked about on a regular basis. There are simple steps the United States Government could do to help eradicate Human Trafficking, however, it is not being done. Human Trafficking is what we would call today as 'Modern Day Slavery'.
Table of Contents
1. Problem
2. Significance
3. Solution
4. Conclusion
5. Biblical Worldview
Research Objectives and Topics
This paper examines the ongoing crisis of modern-day slavery and human trafficking, analyzing the limitations of current legislative implementations and advocating for more aggressive enforcement strategies to effectively combat this multi-billion dollar industry.
- The scope and scale of global human trafficking and child exploitation.
- Evaluation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and the role of the RICO Act.
- Analysis of U.S. foreign aid distribution to countries with poor human rights records.
- Proposals for institutional reform, including the creation of a specialized FBI Human Trafficking Bureau.
- Integration of ethical and biblical perspectives on human dignity in the fight against slavery.
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Problem
In 1865, under the Thirteenth Amendment, slavery was abolished in the United States. "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude. . .” such a powerful statement in American History. It is said from 1525 to 1866 there were a total of 12.5 million slaves sent to the free world, this was called the era of the slave trade (Gates, 2014). That equates to about 36,500 slaves a year, 100 slaves a day, and about 4 slaves an hour. As horrible as that situation was, modern day slavery is going on, and needs to be improved. Every year, 1.39 million slaves are captured every year across the globe (Smith, 2011). That equates to about 3,800 slaves a day, and about 60 slaves every hour. According to the Justice Department, as many as 300,000 children are at a risk of becoming prostitutes (Adams, Owens, & Small , 2010). The average age of the victim falls between 12-14 years of age (Adams, et al., 2010).
What is even more horrifying is the amount of money being made. Human Trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry, and it brings in about 9.3 billion dollars in the United States, and 32 billion dollars around the globe (Costa, 2007). What is even more troubling is the amount of foreign aid going to these countries. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) was one of the first Human Trafficking laws passed in the United States, and it had “Three P’s” of implementation: prevention, protection, and prosecution (Smith, 2011).
Summary of Chapters
Problem: Outlines the historical context and the current alarming statistics of modern-day slavery, highlighting the financial scale of the human trafficking industry.
Significance: Discusses the failure of existing legislative frameworks and the lack of decisive action by the United States to combat trafficking despite the existence of the TVPA.
Solution: Proposes aggressive strategies including the full implementation of the RICO Act, withholding foreign aid from high-risk countries, and creating a specialized FBI bureau.
Conclusion: Summarizes the need for more robust enforcement and consistent application of laws to effectively dismantle human trafficking networks.
Biblical Worldview: Provides a theological foundation for human rights, arguing that the creation of humanity in God's image necessitates active intervention against the exploitation of victims.
Keywords
Human Trafficking, Modern-day Slavery, TVPA, RICO Act, FBI, Foreign Aid, Organized Crime, Human Rights, Exploitation, Legislation, Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Victim Advocacy, Biblical Worldview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this paper?
The paper addresses the persistence of human trafficking as a form of modern-day slavery and critiques the current U.S. approach to fighting this global industry.
What are the central thematic areas?
The central themes include legislative analysis of the TVPA, the use of organized crime statutes (RICO), government accountability regarding foreign aid, and the moral imperative to protect human dignity.
What is the main goal of the research?
The goal is to advocate for more rigorous legal enforcement and policy changes, such as the establishment of a dedicated FBI Human Trafficking Bureau, to better dismantle trafficking operations.
Which scientific or analytical methods are utilized?
The paper utilizes a policy analysis approach, examining governmental reports, historical data, and existing legal frameworks to propose structural improvements in anti-trafficking efforts.
What topics are covered in the main section?
The main sections evaluate the scale of the crisis, the efficacy of current laws, the contradictions in foreign aid distribution, and potential collaborative efforts between federal agencies and private organizations.
Which keywords characterize this work?
Key terms include human trafficking, TVPA, RICO Act, modern-day slavery, legislative reform, and human rights.
How does the author view the role of the FBI in fighting trafficking?
The author argues that the FBI is not doing enough and proposes the creation of a specialized "Human Trafficking Bureau" to focus exclusively on these crimes using white-collar investigative methods.
What is the author's stance on foreign aid to countries with high trafficking rates?
The author strongly advocates for stopping all foreign aid to countries listed as "Tier three" or "Tier two watch list" by the State Department until those nations demonstrate measurable improvement in prosecution and prevention.
How does the biblical worldview intersect with the proposed solutions?
The author uses biblical references to establish that victims are made in the image of God, arguing that this provides a moral mandate for society to speak up for and protect those who cannot speak for themselves.
- Quote paper
- Ethan Brown (Author), 2015, Ending Modern Day Slavery, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/351779
