Human Rights in Focus: Human Trafficking

by Leanne K. Currie-McGhee

Overview

Do humans have innate rights? World bodies including the United Nations say the answer is unequivocally yes. What do those rights entail? How are they being violated? And what is being done to ensure respect for human rights for marginalized populations? These and other issues are examined in the Human Rights in Focus series. Vivid details and fully documented quotes add insight into these difficult issues. An appendix gives students ideas about how they can get involved.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682822272
Publisher:	Referencepoint Press
Publication date:	09/28/2017
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction Modern-Day Slavery 6

Chapter 1 Understanding Human Trafficking 10

Chapter 2 Sex Trafficking 22

Chapter 3 Forced Labor 33

Chapter 4 Victims' Consequences 44

Chapter 5 Fighting Human Trafficking 55

Source Notes 66

How to Get Involved 70

For Further Research 72

Index 74

Picture Credits 79

About the Author 80

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 9 Up—Humanity has come quite far in terms of basic human rights, but it still has farther to go in terms of their defense. This timely, global analysis thoroughly explores a variety of harmful practices, in addition to examining populations at high risk of exploitation. Each volume discusses the nuances of its themes, the physical, psychological, and emotional consequences, as well as international movements from reputed agencies, such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and Human Rights Watch. Denouncing the violations presented and promoting acceptance of those impacted is encouraged to remove stigmas and create meaningful, lasting change. Discussion questions are provided with each chapter, and an annotated list of activist organizations with which readers can get involved is included. Not for the fainthearted, the direct writing is at times quite graphic in its straightforward coverage but nonetheless necessary for conveying the urgency of these issues. VERDICT A difficult but necessary look at pressing worldwide problems. Consider for YA nonfiction collections.

School Library Journal