Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Overview of Human Trafficking and NIJ's Role
Through the funding of rigorous research and evaluation, NIJ is committed to assisting with the detection, measurement, and prevention of human trafficking and with identifying best practice services for people who are victims of trafficking.
Study Revealed Safe Harbor Laws Increased Protections for Sex-Trafficked Youth, Identified Needs for Agency Support and Judicial Training
A study of Kentucky’s safe harbor laws revealed they have helped decriminalize sex-trafficked youth. However, the study also highlighted a lack of resources and training for child welfare personnel and judges who work with these youth.
Migrant Farm Labor Trafficking in North Carolina: Pinning Down Elusive Data
Labor trafficking is a global affliction cloaked in quantitative uncertainty. One research team used a new analytical approach in search of better clarity on the presence, treatment, and possible trafficking of migrant farmworkers in North Carolina.
Gaps in Reporting Human Trafficking Incidents Result in Significant Undercounting
Deficient data on the incidence of human trafficking offenses reflect pervasive issues with incident identification and reporting, a study combining stakeholder interviews and data analysis shows.