Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling

Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling both feature heavily in Transnational Crime. Understanding the difference between the two is a critical part of combatting them. A simple way of distinguishing between the two is think of human trafficking as being non-consensual on the part of the person trafficked, or where consent is gained through the trickery involving the trafficker while on the other hand, human smuggling can be viewed as being a consensual relationship between the smuggler and the person. Another way of distinguishing between the two is to view human trafficking as a crime against a person, while human smuggling is a crime against a border. Obviously, these are both simplistic views and often their is cross over between the two areas.

Our training provides students with a much greater understanding of what each of these crimes involves and how to counteract and investigate them.

We use the following model as a framework for our training:

During the training we take are students through this model, explaining each stage and adding practical examples of what needs to be done, the reason behind those actions and expected outcomes. The model is designed to address both human trafficking and human smuggling and can be used regardless of geographical boundaries or the nature of the agency responsible for the investigation. Underpinning all the training is an understanding of the context in which the trafficking/smuggling takes place and the role of non law enforcement (government and non - governmental organisations) in combatting the problem.

Where are training is delivered to non - law enforcement the lessons are adapted to meet the specific needs of the students involved.

In all training students will be expected to take part in scenario-based learning. Training will address both the cognitive and affective learning domains.

Our courses will address the many different ways in which people are smuggled/trafficked and the different outcomes for these people. Topics included will be slavery, sex trafficking, migrant smuggling, forced marriage, child soldiers, organ harvesting, etc.

Our training adopts a victim centred approach and incorporates as core themes human rights, ethics and diversity.

An element addressing human trafficking can be included in our other training courses, if required.