Description
TRACE is a two-year (01/05/14 - 30/04/16) FP7 project, which aims to support stakeholders in combating and disrupting human trafficking by assessing and consolidating information surrounding the perpetrators and the wider trafficking enterprise. TRACE has the following objectives:
Develop a theory-driven understanding of trafficking as a criminal enterprise;
Acquire a part-theory, part-evidence-based understanding of the specific characteristics of the traffickers: who are they and why do they become traffickers? Coupled with developing an understanding of why some victims become traffickers. Lastly understand the nature of the interaction amongst, traffickers, victims and third parties who facilitate human trafficking, e.g., other criminals or corrupt officials;
Develop a framework of the factors influencing the trends in trafficking of human beings, e.g., technology, economic and political trends;
Develop a theory-driven understanding of the policies in place and provide a framework of what further policy actions are available for stakeholders.
