Human Trafficking in Eastern Europe discusses the causes and effects of human trafficking in the region following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Political causes include corrupt governments and weak law enforcement, while economic causes stem from widespread poverty. Socially, traditional gender roles make some groups more vulnerable to traffickers. Trafficking victims are often forced into sex work or labor. Governments could track trafficker routes and capture more criminals, though this would be costly. Simply ignoring the problem would be less expensive but also less effective at reducing trafficking. Overall, an active government response is needed despite the financial costs.

1. Human Trafficking in Eastern EuropeBy James Cafran

2. What is it?Illegal trade in human beings for the purpose of……Reductive slaveryCommercial sexual exploitationForced labor

3. Political CausesCollapse of the Soviet UnionCorrupt and Weak Enforcement of Laws

4. Economic CausesPoverty-people need a source of moneyHow much money Human Trafficking brings in.Makes $42 billion dollars a year

5. Social CausesWomen’s role in the FamilyChildren’s role in the FamilyHistory of Bonded Labor

6. EffectMen, Women, and children are either forced for sex or labor.Some Women are asked to have sex up to 10 times a day.

7. EffectNearly every country is involved in the web of trafficking activities.Even other countries outside of Eastern Europe are involved.

8. EffectIn countries like Moldova the unemployment rate is as high as 68%.Gives more opportunity for traffickers. Unemployment rate continues as trafficking in Eastern Europe continues.

9. Solution 1Government becomes more aware about the solution.Government passing laws that track the routes traffickers are making.

10. PositivesHelp capture traffickers around the worldDecrease the amount of men, women, and children being trafficked.

11. NegativesCost the governments too much time and money.Will hurt the governments economically if they go threw with these laws.

12. Solution 2Ignore the problem Wait it outGovernment does not do anything

13. PositivesGovernments don’t have to take time out of other problems going on in the world.Cost the government less money.

14. Negatives3rd largest growing illegal industry so wont end anytime soon.Doesn’t help the people in need except for organizations.

15. Choice 1 is the better Choice.Cost the governments money but it is their job to keep their countries protected.Help more people and help stop the problem.

16. How I helpedI donated $20 to the Coalition against trafficking in Women.Help educate people around the world about smart job choices.

17. Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzSvJM5BDhY