Research

Research is the systematic and in-depth study of a particular subject or problem in order to discover new information or gain a better understanding of it. Research can be conducted in a variety of fields, such as science, medicine, or the arts, and can involve a wide range of methods and approaches. The purpose of research is to add to the existing body of knowledge on a particular topic, and to provide new insights or solutions to problems. Research can be carried out by individuals, groups, or organizations, and can be supported by funding from governments, foundations, or businesses. The results of research are typically published in academic journals or other scholarly publications.

 

 

Why aren't child soldiers treated as human trafficking 'survivors'? – openDemocracy
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Why aren't child soldiers treated as human trafficking 'survivors'? – openDemocracy

Children who have been used by armed actors do not reintegrate easily. Depending on when they were used and how old they were at the time, they may return to civilian life still as children or as adults. Regardless, many of them will be viewed with suspicion, stigmatised, or outright rejected by their families, communities,…

A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking – The Northerner
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A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking – The Northerner

What imagery does the phrase “human trafficking” evoke? A quick search on Google Images returns bound wrists and covered mouths and the helpless eyes of those who are silenced. Such images are what we have come to collectively associate with human trafficking, said Samantha Searls at a webinar on the topic last month, but their…

Human Trafficking Ukrainian Refugees Crisis – Brig Newspaper
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Human Trafficking Ukrainian Refugees Crisis – Brig Newspaper

Almost a year into the Ukraine War a roundtable discussing how to mitigate the risks of getting human trafficked has been held at Parliament. On February 21st, as a tribute of Ukraine being invaded for almost a year, a roundtable on mitigating the risks of human trafficking amongst Ukrainian refugees in Scotland took place in…

A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking
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A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking

What imagery does the phrase “human trafficking” evoke? A quick search on Google Images returns bound wrists and covered mouths and the helpless eyes of those who are silenced. Such images are what we have come to collectively associate with human trafficking, said Samantha Searls at a webinar on the topic last month, but their…

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Prevalence of Familial Sex Trafficking in the US
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Prevalence of Familial Sex Trafficking in the US

The study “Domestic Minor Familial Sex Trafficking: A National Study of Prevalence, Characteristics, and Challenges across the Justice Process” aimed to explore the prevalence, characteristics, and challenges associated with domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) by family members.

How U.S. policy drives child migrants into dangerous jobs
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How U.S. policy drives child migrants into dangerous jobs

Recent stories of migrant children working long hours and under dangerous conditions in the United States have shed light on how pervasive migrant child labor has become in this country. In December, Reuters published the third part of a year-long investigation about migrant children as young as 12 working in Alabama chicken plants and in…

New bill directs universities to implement human trafficking awareness training – Royal Examiner
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New bill directs universities to implement human trafficking awareness training – Royal Examiner

This story is being published through a partnership between the Mercury and the Medill News Service. Tricia Obester, an elementary school teacher and mother of a high school freshman, knew fentanyl overdoses were a national crisis. She was also aware that nationally some students were taking drugs. What she didn’t realize was how young some…

How a Canadian Foundation Exposed the Signs of Sex Trafficking | LBBOnline
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How a Canadian Foundation Exposed the Signs of Sex Trafficking | LBBOnline

Did you know that right now, as you are reading this article, someone is being lured into sex trafficking? It’s certainly a grim statistic, and, at the very least, worth a few moments of your time and consideration. But perhaps this will grab your attention just a little longer. Did you know that right now,…

Detecting face morphing: A simple guide to countering complex identity fraud
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Detecting face morphing: A simple guide to countering complex identity fraud

Our reliance on face matching for identity verification is being challenged by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial morphing technology. This technique involves digitally creating an image which is an average of two people’s faces, and which can deceive not only human examiners, but also facial recognition systems. The misuse of this technology…