Citation

Sharma R. Int. J. Crim. Justice Sci. 2007; 2(2): 85-100.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University)

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Abstract

The trading in human beings and their exploitation in varied forms by traffickers is the most despicable violation of human rights. This global violation of human rights occurs within countries and across borders, regions and continents. Trafficking clearly violates the fundamental right to a life of dignity. It also violates the right to health and health care, liberty and security of person, and the right to freedom from torture, violence, cruelty or degrading treatment. The present paper is a case study of Save the Children India's (STCI) project titled; "Preventing Trafficking amongst Women and Children through Community Participation", in four rural districts (Latur, Osmanabad, Beed and Nanded) of Marathwada region in Maharashtra.

METHODology adopted for developing this case study was discussion with various functionaries implementing the programme, visits to NGOs, and use of secondary data available. Author further developed insight and understanding for the case study while supervising students, who were placed for their field work in NGOs implementing the prevention project. Since the present paper is about internal trafficking, it provides an analytical framework of various factors responsible for trafficking of women and children in India on the basis of available literature. Further the difference between migration and trafficking has also been discussed for the purpose of conceptual clarity.

Keywords: Human trafficking