Many criminal activities like human trafficking, cybercrime, drug trafficking, and organized crime go beyond national borders. In this episode, AMU criminal justice professor Dr. Jarrod Sadulski talks with Mikel Irizar, Operations Specialist at INTERPOL’s Command and Coordination Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Learn how INTERPOL assists its 194 member-nations by coordinating criminal investigations, providing resources, sharing intelligence data, and more.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
The economic impacts of COVID-19 have made more people vulnerable to human trafficking. At the same time, law enforcement agencies are overburdened and have fewer resources to dedicate to investigating these crimes.
By Christi Scott Bartman
Helping human trafficking victims and street sex workers can be difficult. Learn how a recent survey in Ohio helped advocates better understand the circumstances of these women so they can provide appropriate services and assistance.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Learn more about the work by Colombian National Police to combat drug and human trafficking and efforts by leaders to build international partnerships.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Facial recognition software helps law enforcement quickly identify individuals by comparing photographs from databases and open sources. Learn how this software aids officers during criminal investigations and can be especially useful in human trafficking cases.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Social media platforms are popular among children, which can increase their risk of being exploited by human traffickers. Here are steps that parents can take to protect their children.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski and Major Efren Muñoz
Two AMU faculty members were recently invited on a research trip to meet with officials of the National Police of Colombia. Read more about what they learned about human trafficking in Colombia and some steps the country is taking to combat this problem.
By Christi Scott Bartman
Housing is one of the main impediments for human trafficking survivors to successfully escape a life of being trafficked. Learn about their unique needs as well as specific ways to help these women find long-term housing.