Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Sex trafficking in the Caribbean: A comparative analysis of policy responses in the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago. |
| Authors: |
Hem‐Lee‐Forsyth, Shivaughn, Viechweg, N'Diera, Estevez, Eden, Walcott‐Pierre, Terrisha, Wong, Lauren |
| Source: |
World Medical & Health Policy; Dec2024, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p600-617, 18p |
| Subject Terms: |
SEX trafficking, HUMAN trafficking, SEX crimes, CRIMINAL justice system, ECONOMIC opportunities |
| Abstract (English): |
Human trafficking poses a global humanitarian and public health concern, particularly affecting women and migrants in many countries. This article assessed existing policies and laws addressing human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of women in the Caribbean nations of the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago. It identified the legislative frameworks and procedures for anti‐trafficking efforts in the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago through a comprehensive review of academic literature and policy documents. The analysis focused on evaluating the successes and challenges in implementing these policies. Findings revealed that while both countries had established anti‐trafficking laws, several structural, economic, social, and political barriers prevented effective interventions catering to the needs of vulnerable populations. Based on the analysis, recommendations were made to mitigate country and regional human trafficking, with a focus on the protection of women. Key recommendations include enhancing economic opportunities, strengthening social protections, and improving the criminal justice system's capacity to combat trafficking. A reduction in trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago requires comprehensive policy implementation strategies aimed at protecting and supporting at‐risk native and migrant populations, providing sound economic opportunities and social protection, and strengthening effective legal responses to combat trafficking. Key points: Strategically planned and regionally specific policy is necessary to mitigate the human trafficking crisis in the Caribbean.The capacity of criminal justice systems and victim care services must be expanded to reduce the adverse health and social effects associated with trafficking.Inequities in policies and procedures regarding migrant populations, gender equality, and trafficking exacerbate the vulnerability of women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): |
Resumen: La trata de personas plantea un problema humanitario y de salud pública mundial, que afecta especialmente a mujeres y migrantes en muchos países. Este documento evaluó las políticas y leyes existentes que abordan la trata de personas y la explotación sexual de mujeres en las naciones caribeñas de República Dominicana y Trinidad y Tobago. Identificó los marcos legislativos y los procedimientos para los esfuerzos contra la trata en la República Dominicana y Trinidad y Tobago a través de una revisión exhaustiva de la literatura académica y documentos de políticas. El análisis se centró en evaluar los éxitos y desafíos en la implementación de estas políticas. Los hallazgos revelaron que, si bien ambos países habían establecido leyes contra la trata, varias barreras estructurales, económicas, sociales y políticas impidieron intervenciones efectivas que atendieran las necesidades de las poblaciones vulnerables. Con base en el análisis, se formularon recomendaciones para mitigar la trata de personas a nivel nacional y regional, con un enfoque en la protección de las mujeres. Las recomendaciones clave incluyen mejorar las oportunidades económicas, fortalecer las protecciones sociales y mejorar la capacidad del sistema de justicia penal para combatir la trata. Una reducción de la trata y la explotación sexual en la República Dominicana y Trinidad y Tobago requiere estrategias integrales de implementación de políticas destinadas a proteger y apoyar a las poblaciones nativas y migrantes en riesgo, brindar sólidas oportunidades económicas y protección social, y fortalecer respuestas legales efectivas para combatir la trata. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Chinese): |
摘要: 人口贩卖是一个涉及全球人道主义和公共卫生的问题，尤其对许多国家的妇女和移民造成影响。本文评估了多米尼加共和国和特立尼达和多巴哥这两个加勒比国家针对人口贩卖和妇女性剥削的现有政策和法律。本文通过全面述评学术文献和政策文件，识别了多米尼加共和国和特立尼达和多巴哥用于打击贩卖的立法框架和程序。分析聚焦于评价这些政策实施的成功和挑战。研究结果表明，虽然两国都制定了反贩卖法律，但一些结构性、经济性、社会性和政治性的障碍阻碍了用于满足弱势群体需求的有效干预措施。基于分析，提出了用于减轻国家和地区人口贩卖的建议，重点是保护妇女。主要建议包括:增加经济机会、加强社会保护、以及提高刑事司法系统在打击贩卖方面的能力。要减少多米尼加共和国和特立尼达和多巴哥的贩卖和性剥削，就需要制定全面的政策实施战略，后者旨在保护和支持处于危险中的本国及移民人口、提供良好的经济机会和社会保障、并加强有效的法律应对措施以打击贩卖。 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|
Copyright of World Medical & Health Policy is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
| Database: |
Complementary Index |
