Welcome to our Research Studies & Resources page!
Here, you’ll find a curated collection of studies, articles, and resources dedicated to understanding human trafficking. We aim to provide valuable information to researchers, advocates, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this critical issue.

Section 1: Key Research Studies

• Study Title 1: “2023 Trafficking in Persons Report”
  • Authors:  U.S. Department of State:. Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
  • Published: 2023
  • Summary: The U.S. Department of State’s 2023 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report provides a global overview of human trafficking, evaluating the anti-trafficking efforts of governments worldwide and assigning each country a tiered ranking based on their performance. The report highlights countries’ successes, challenges, and areas for improvement, categorizing them into four tiers: Tier 1 (best performance), Tier 2, Tier 2 Watch List, and Tier 3 (worst performance).
  • Link: Read the full study

• Study Title 2: “Housing Child Trafficking Victims A Look at the National Landscape”
  • Study by: Center for Victim Research
  • Published: 2021
  • Summary: The issue of specialized residential placement is of particular interest to advocates and other service providers. Presenters joined in a researcher-practitioner partnership to examine policies, practices, and programming being implemented across the country to provide specialized services to trafficked youth within residential placement settings.
  • Link: Watch the presentation

• Study Title 3: “Institute for Sheltered Care” Research Library and Reports
  • Summary: The Institute for Shelter Care conducts or collaborates on research related to restorative care for victims of exploitation, most often, within the context of a residential program.  We occasionally publish studies on other types of victimization or care settings, as those studies may inform the work of residential service providers.
  • Link: Library of Reports 

Section 2: Articles & Reports

• Article Title 1: “Understanding the Dynamics of Human Trafficking”
  • Source: Xyle Fe A. Verbal
  • Summary: This article provides an overview of the factors contributing to human trafficking and discusses effective prevention strategies.
  • Link: Read the article

• Report Title 1: “Global Trafficking Trends 2023”
  • Source: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • Summary: This comprehensive report analyzes global trafficking patterns, offering insights into emerging trends and recommendations for policymakers.
  • Link: Read the report

• Article Title 2: Innocence Freed: Blog
  • Author: Julie A. Shrader
  • Link: Read our blogs

Section 3: Organizations & Resources

• Polaris
  • Description: Polaris works to combat human trafficking and provides resources for victims. Their National Human Trafficking Hotline offers confidential support 24/7.
  • Link: Visit Polaris

• National Human Trafficking Hotline
  • Description: A confidential, toll-free resource available 24/7 for victims and those seeking to report suspected trafficking.
  • Link: Call 1-888-373-7888

Section 4: Additional Reading & Tools

• Books:
  • “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
  • “Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern Slavery” by Siddharth Kara

• Webinars & Online Courses:
  • “Understanding Human Trafficking”

• Infographics:
  • “Human Trafficking Statistics 2023”

Stay Informed and Get Involved
We encourage you to explore these resources and engage with the research to understand better and combat human trafficking. Together, we can make a difference!

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