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The Palgrave International Handbook of Human Trafficking pp 1–17Cite as

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Criminal Justice System Responses to Human Trafficking

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Abstract

The criminalization of human trafficking has been a primary anti-trafficking response by nations around the world. Despite the promise of laws designed to promote the prosecution of human trafficking crimes, global reports indicate small numbers of prosecuted offenders. This chapter examines the numerous challenges criminal justice systems face combating human trafficking, with specific focus on the difficulties of identifying victims, investigating human trafficking crimes, supporting victims through the criminal justice system process, and prosecuting and holding offenders accountable.

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    Amy Farrell & Brianne Kane

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Farrell, A., Kane, B. (2019). Criminal Justice System Responses to Human Trafficking. In: Winterdyk, J., Jones, J. (eds) The Palgrave International Handbook of Human Trafficking. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63192-9_40-1

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