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Law Enforcement Response to Human Trafficking in Ohio

Michel, Erin Kelley
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1281107195

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2010, Master of Social Work, Ohio State University, Social Work.
Addressing human trafficking in Ohio is important because it occurs in various locations throughout the state, most notably in Toledo. The purpose of this study is to analyze Ohio law enforcement officers’ knowledge and training, characteristics of cases, collaborative efforts, and barriers to investigation of human trafficking cases. Both secondary and primary data sources were used to answer the research questions raised in this study. The results of the first phase of the study revealed an overall lack of knowledge and lack of training on human trafficking. Findings in the second phase of the study revealed that law enforcement officers have had experience with almost 300 human trafficking cases and mostly encounter victims when investigating other types of crimes. The majority of law enforcement officers mentioned collaborating with at least one federal, state, or regional level anti-human trafficking organization. Finally, there was an overall consensus among law enforcement officers that lack of training was the primary barrier to identifying and investigating human trafficking cases, followed by lack of awareness, and lack of protocols. This study’s findings yielded social work practice and policy implications based on the ethical requisite for social workers to serve vulnerable populations, enhance human wellbeing, and advocate for social justice.
Shantha Balaswamy (Advisor)
Jacquelyn C. A. Meshelemiah (Committee Member)
174 p.
Social Work
social work; law enforcement; human trafficking; prostitution; trafficking in persons; violence against women

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  • Michel, E. K. (2010). Law Enforcement Response to Human Trafficking in Ohio [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1281107195

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Michel, Erin. Law Enforcement Response to Human Trafficking in Ohio. 2010. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1281107195.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Michel, Erin. "Law Enforcement Response to Human Trafficking in Ohio." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1281107195

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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