Over 700000 people are trafficked across international borders every year. Of those the U.S. Department of State estimates that between 14500 and 17500 are trafficked into the United States. Today the U.S. and other nations are beginning to recognize the magnitude of the problem and attempt to address the victimization caused by human trafficking. This book investigates the types of human trafficking and discusses U.S. and international responses to combat and end all forms of this criminal activity. With discussionprovoking questions at the end of each chapter and specific examples of trafficking activity this book is appropriate for criminology courses classes dedicated to victims andor child abuse and classes focused around the themes of international crime and international law.