Tackling the Many Facets of Human Trafficking

The Role of Law Enforcement/Service Provider Partnerships

Human trafficking is a heinous crime that challenges law enforcement agencies operationally, organizationally, and structurally. The complexity of responding to and investigating human trafficking offenses should not be underestimated. It is not that the definition of the crime is complex—it is clear enough. The difficulty lies in the realization that this crime requires agencies to employ both a law enforcement and a social service response.