Human Trafficking is a severe issue in the world in which we live. Many victims of trafficking are at a high risk of physical and sexual abuse and run the risk of homelessness. There are many ways to prevent the ongoing issue from spreading, as well as providing different services to the victims. These crimes can be stopped, and the victims can be helped. One question I find reoccurring is, “Are all victims of human trafficking being dishonest?” Throughout my career and law enforcement, I met the cases in which victims were dishonest, and I wanted to discover why. I believe that when dealing with human trafficking, the professional should remain professional and unbiased in investigating the causes of victims’ dishonesty.
Human Trafficking is more common than people think. They prey on victims through acts of violence and threats and even seek out children. They go after individuals who are vulnerable and who have a history of physical abuse or even sexual abuse. An ethical issue would be communication with the victims of human trafficking. This is because the topic is sensitive, and victims may trigger some questions while addressing the issue. Therefore, it is crucial to comfort a victim during the investigation sessions.
I chose human trafficking as my topic because it is a global concern and many ethical concerns have a key role in the fight against human trafficking. Each organization and branch must do their due diligence in times like these to ensure we all provide a safe harbor for one another. I have taken several courses that drew me nearer to this topic. I just completed a Drugs and Society class that I found to be super informative, and it goes hand in hand with these victims’ daily struggles and lifestyles. Another discipline that I find helpful is the psychology of victims. This helps to communicate with the victims and examine their behavior after and before the human trafficking issues.
Regarding the sources, I am reading Louise Shelley’s book about human trafficking, which assists in analyzing the problem from various perspectives. I also found articles related to ethical issues of human trafficking that may be useful in the ethics discourse. Moreover, the source Youth.gov demonstrates that the problem of human trafficking is real and increasing its scope.
Works Cited
“Do the Right Thing: Ethical Issues and the Fight against Human Trafficking.”OSCE. 2014.
“Human Trafficking: The Problem”Youth.gov, 2019.
Shelley, Louise. Human trafficking: A global perspective. Cambridge University Press, 2010.