ABA Reports on Human Trafficking

"An estimated 27 million people are victims of human trafficking in the world today, and between 14,500 and 17,000 are trafficked into the United States each year." The American Bar Association has recently released three reports focusing on the legal needs of of victims:

• Meeting the Legal Needs of Human Trafficking Victims: An Introduction for Domestic Violence Attorneys & Advocates, 39 pages. Covers identifying potential human trafficking cases, civil remedies, practice pointers for effective representation, and relevant organizations and print materials.
• Meeting the Legal Needs of Child Trafficking Victims: An Introduction for Children's Attorneys & Advocates, 35 pages. Covers descriptions of child trafficking, legal remedies, community-based responses, and relevant organizations and print materials.
• Human Trafficking Cases: How and Why to Use an Expert Witness, 2 pages. Covers ways in which an expert witness can help and tips for working with an expert.