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Smuggling and trafficking in human beings: the phenomenon, the markets that drive it and the organisations that promote it *
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In this article, the authors define the concepts of smuggling and trafficking in human beings and discuss the difficulty in applying the definition, as well as the causes of the problem and its magnitude and scope.Abstract:
This article will define the concepts of smuggling and trafficking in human beings and discuss the difficulty in applying the definition. The magnitude and scope of the problem will be examined as well as its causes. Trafficking in human beings will be analysed as an illegal market, particularly with reference to its relationship with other illegal markets and the involvement of organised crime groups. The phenomenon will be discussed in more depth focusing on countries and regions where projects are currently being implemented under the auspices of the United Nations Global Programme against Trafficking in Human Beings. The discussion closes with an overview of situations which facilitate the practice, and current measures and recommendations to stem the tide of smuggling and trafficking.read more
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Human Trafficking: A Global Perspective
TL;DR: The Rise and Costs of Human Trafficking: 1. Why has human trafficking flourished? 2. The diverse consequences of human trafficking Part II. The Financial Side of Human trafficking: 3. Human trafficking as transnational organized crime 4. The business of human trafficking Part III. Conclusion as discussed by the authors.
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“You Can Find Anything You Want”: A Critical Reflection on Research on Trafficking in Persons within and into Europe
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors take a critical look at the current state of research with respect to Europe; given that trafficking occurs into and out of Europe to other regions of the globe and that new concepts and theoretical perspectives transcend locality "Europe" has been interpreted broadly.
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The dynamics of international migration and settlement in Europe. A state of the Art
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an overview of issues and trends in migration and settlement in Europe, focusing on the local and spatial dimensions of the migration process, including identity, representation, representation and discrimination.
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The economics of human trafficking and labour migration: Micro-evidence from Eastern Europe
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyze the economics of human trafficking and labour migration based on micro data, using unique household surveys from Belarus, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine, finding that individual trafficking risks are much higher in regions with large emigration flows.
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International Trafficking in Women to the United States: A Contemporary Manifestation of Slavery and Organized Crime
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed targeted prevention and micro-credit strategies in the source countries; strengthening the penalties and laws against traffickers in this country; and enhancing assistance and protections for the victims.
Georganiseerde criminaliteit in Nederland : Tweede rapportage op basis van de WODC-monitor
TL;DR: In this article a rapport is vervolg op de voormalige CBO-inventarisaties (Coordinerend Beleidsoverleg) and het werk van de onderzoeksgroep Fijnaut.
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Organized crime and the business of migrant trafficking
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine traffickingorganisations in light of the most recent theories and interpretations of organized crime, that is theeconomic analysis of transnational criminalorganisations, with respect to the elaboration offuture countermeasures on national, regional and international levels, the aim of this article is to identify more precisely the major organisational and operational features of the migrant traffickingbusiness.
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Migrant trafficking and human smuggling in Europe : a review of the evidence with case studies from Hungary, Poland and Ukraine
Frank Laczko,David Thompson +1 more
TL;DR: The authors presented results of research on trafficking in Central and Eastern Europe, and a systematic review of existing studies and research on migrant trafficking and human smuggling in Europe, concluding that despite the increase in the number of such cases and the vast media interest, there has been relatively little systematic research on these subjects.