GUARDING AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN DOD CONTRACTING.
| Title: | GUARDING AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN DOD CONTRACTING. |
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| Authors: | DIXON, LINDA linda.k.dixon7.civ@mail.mil, LIVINGSTON, DONNA donna.m.livingston.civ@mail.mil, LONG JR., WILLIAM E. william.long@dau.edu, YODER, E. CORY ecyoder@nps.edu |
| Source: | Defense Acquisition. Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p8-13. 6p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Discharge of contracts, Sex trafficking, Human trafficking, Child soldiers, Inspectors general, Defense procurement |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the issue of human trafficking in defense contracting and emphasizes the importance of preventing and addressing this crime. It highlights that human trafficking is a global problem, with millions of people affected and billions of dollars generated in illicit profits. The Department of Defense (DoD) has a zero-tolerance policy for trafficking in persons and works to prevent and detect incidents of trafficking. The article provides an overview of the statutory, policy, and program framework in place to combat trafficking, including the role of the Combating Trafficking in Persons Program Management Office (CTIP PMO). It also outlines the responsibilities of acquisition professionals, such as contracting officers and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), in preventing trafficking and reporting violations. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for more action and awareness within the defense acquisition community to address weaknesses in oversight and ensure compliance with CTIP responsibilities. The authors recommend measures such as ensuring training for DoD personnel, embedding training in educational curricula, ensuring complete documentation, including CTIP requirements in Joint Doctrine, and updating regulations to include CTIP. The article also mentions a Naval Post Graduate School research project that provides recommendations on addressing human trafficking in contracts. The authors emphasize that human trafficking has no place in society and that the U.S. Government and its acquisition workforce have a responsibility to prevent taxpayer dollars from contributing to this crime. The article concludes with additional information on CTIP and potential indicators of human trafficking. [Extracted from the article] |
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