Socioeconomic

Socioeconomic refers to the social and economic factors that influence the status and opportunities of individuals or groups. Socioeconomic factors can include things like education, income, occupation, and social class. These factors can have a significant impact on an individual’s opportunities and access to resources, and can affect their ability to succeed in different areas of life. Socioeconomic status is often used as a measure of inequality and can be used to assess the distribution of resources and opportunities within a society.

 

 

Some missing children found in West Texas were trafficked in DFW | wfaa.com
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Some missing children found in West Texas were trafficked in DFW | wfaa.com

One agent says, while very few of the victims recovered in his region were trafficked, the public stigma of what it means to be classified as a runaway is damaging. DALLAS — It’s been about a week since Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced that 70 children missing from counties in West Texas were found after…

UNODC Contribution to the Progress Declaration of the International Migration Review Forum
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UNODC Contribution to the Progress Declaration of the International Migration Review Forum

As the guardian of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and the Protocols thereto, including the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air (Smuggling of Migrants Protocol) and the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children (Trafficking in Persons Protocol), UNODC strives…

Guest Worker Visas and Labor Trafficking: Weaknesses in the H2 Visa Programs
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Guest Worker Visas and Labor Trafficking: Weaknesses in the H2 Visa Programs

Exploitation is practically written into immigration and foreign labor policy Original document: March 12, 2022 We offer this article in audio form. It’s generated by a program; apologies for any weirdness. Introduction Where immigration policy and anti-human trafficking initiatives meet, loopholes are often created that allow for the continued exploitation and trafficking of foreign laborers…

Human Trafficking ICD-10 Code Utilization in Pediatric Tertiary Care Centers Within the United States

Human Trafficking ICD-10 Code Utilization in Pediatric Tertiary Care Centers Within the United States

Background: Human trafficking is a global public health issue that affects pediatric patients widely. The International Labor Organization estimates children comprise approximately 25% of the identified trafficked persons globally, with domestic estimates including over 2000 children a year. Trafficked children experience a broad range of health consequences leading to interface with healthcare systems during their…

Using Microbiome-Based Approaches to Deprogram Chronic Disorders and Extend the Healthspan following Adverse Childhood Experiences

Using Microbiome-Based Approaches to Deprogram Chronic Disorders and Extend the Healthspan following Adverse Childhood Experiences

Abstract Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which can include child trafficking, are known to program children for disrupted biological cycles, premature aging, microbiome dysbiosis, immune-inflammatory misregulation, and chronic disease multimorbidity. To date, the microbiome has not been a major focus of deprogramming efforts despite its emerging role in every aspect of ACE-related dysbiosis and dysfunction. This…

Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: State Mandates (Part II)
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Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: State Mandates (Part II)

Read the whole story: Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Private Employers (Part I) Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: State Mandates (Part II) Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Federal Government Mandates (Part III) While private…

REVIEW: Convenience Stores Against Trafficking (CSAT) “C-Stores Stop Human Trafficking”
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REVIEW: Convenience Stores Against Trafficking (CSAT) “C-Stores Stop Human Trafficking”

Course description: The video module was designed to teach employees how to recognize the signs of human trafficking and how to respond when trafficking is suspected. Training is a crucial step in turning awareness into action and making a real difference in people’s lives.

Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles you may have missed: JSTOR Digital Library – Human trafficking article; Beyond a Snapshot: Preventing Human Trafficking in the Global Economy
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Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles you may have missed: JSTOR Digital Library – Human trafficking article; Beyond a Snapshot: Preventing Human Trafficking in the Global Economy

We are so fortunate to have people send us stories of the day (and the past), and we want to have a place to feature them. Let us know what you think. Should we do more?  These articles require subscriptions at JSTOR Digital Library. JSTOR Digital Library – Human trafficking article  David A. Feingold, Foreign…