Title: The Russian Connection: How Russia Became A Leader in the World’s Human Trafficking Market
Date: November 2, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM
Room: HPH 305G, Political Science Conference Room
This study examined the history of Russia that lead to Russia’s role in the fourth wave of human trafficking that was first noticed in the 1990s. Human trafficking is a global problem with nearly every country identified as being involved, Russia sits in a unique position of being one of the most actively involved countries in human trafficking. Whether it is for prostitution or sweat shop labor, human trafficking relies on deception, force, and exploitation. Owing to the fact that trafficking of any nature is done so via the black market, information and solid facts are hard to determine, leaving current solutions along the lines of standard police and law enforcement work.
The main goal of this project is to identify the historical factors that would allow for human trafficking to take place, and be active to the extent that has been estimated. The fourth wave of human trafficking was identified as involving Slavic (Ukrainian and Russian) women and children throughout Asian countries as prostitutes; the decision to specifically research Russia’s role is because the fourth wave was identified shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, which was led by Russia. By using a handful of measures that have been identified as positive measures for human trafficking, I examine how corruption, a poor economy, organized crime, and border control existed in the Soviet Union and how they are connected to what would become the fourth wave of human trafficking once it fell.
Outline of studies:
Major: Political Science
Educational Career:
B.A.S. Homeland Security, 2013, State College of Florida
A.A., 2011, State College of Florida
Committee in Charge:
Prof. Demet Mousseau
Prof. Thomas Dolan
Prof. Andrew Boutton
Approved for distribution by Prof. Demet Mousseau, Committee Chair, on October 30, 2016
The public is welcome to attend.
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