A focus on the traffickers and exploiters

There is remarkably little in either the research or more general literature on traffickers (see also UNICEF et al., 2002: 5): what we do know is that certain actors may or may not be part of organized criminal networks and that the majority of traffickers and exploiters are male – although women are increasingly resorted to at the initial stage of recruitment (see, for example, Hughes, 2002). Regarding Latin America, Cordero and Facio (2001) point out ways in which formerly trafficked women become recruiters and even organizers themselves, but are seldom found at the higher levels of organized crime. They also note that women are deliberately used as recruiters as they are more likely to be trusted.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions