Good point on remote areas being vulnerable, however we can’t overlook major cities. After the initial abduction, Trafficking relies on modern infrastructure and transportation. In the US, port cities like NYC, air hubs like Miami, and the I-75 corridor are thoroughfares for trafficking human beings. Could it be the same in developing countries?
While America is certainly one of the smallest trafficking “markets,” child trafficking is a $100Mn industry in DC alone (supported by I-95). There are several local community groups working on this issue you may wish to study for effective approaches. Localized solutions are key, but there could be scalable learnings right in your own backyard.
GoodWeave International for which I am a board member, has been using market incentives for child labor free certification, along with random inspections and children rehabilitation and education centers, in the carpet industry in several countries. It works, but it needs (a) more support, and (b) to be expanded into other sectors. Leveraging the commercial market for consumer advocacy and awareness is key to long term sustainability of freedom efforts.
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BY Rachel Griner
ON October 2, 2014 10:21 PM
Good point on remote areas being vulnerable, however we can’t overlook major cities. After the initial abduction, Trafficking relies on modern infrastructure and transportation. In the US, port cities like NYC, air hubs like Miami, and the I-75 corridor are thoroughfares for trafficking human beings. Could it be the same in developing countries?
While America is certainly one of the smallest trafficking “markets,” child trafficking is a $100Mn industry in DC alone (supported by I-95). There are several local community groups working on this issue you may wish to study for effective approaches. Localized solutions are key, but there could be scalable learnings right in your own backyard.
BY Nancy Wilson
ON October 3, 2014 04:16 AM
GoodWeave International for which I am a board member, has been using market incentives for child labor free certification, along with random inspections and children rehabilitation and education centers, in the carpet industry in several countries. It works, but it needs (a) more support, and (b) to be expanded into other sectors. Leveraging the commercial market for consumer advocacy and awareness is key to long term sustainability of freedom efforts.