Citation

Stolz BA. Int. J. Comp. Appl. Crim. Justice 2007; 31(2): 167-190.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, American Society of Criminology's Division of International Criminology, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis)

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Abstract

The governmental response to the problem of human trafficking can take various forms and understanding the role of interest groups in the policy-making process is important for understanding anti-trafficking legislation. This article examines the political process leading to passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Act 12000). It identifies which groups participated, presents their goals and articulated positions, and describes the techniques used to affect the content and process leading to enactment of anti-trafficking legislation. The results contribute to an understanding of U.S. policy-making in general and identifies the range of governmental and non-governmental groups involved in policymaking concerning human trafficking.