Human Trafficking Case Study Paper

This paper analyzes prevention methods against human trafficking, as a form of organized crime. The subject involves around the question of, “How can transnational human trafficking be combated?” The research aims to use previous literature from different countries and a case to demonstrate how key actors, organizations, and public policies are significant in reducing human trafficking.

Case: Saved by a Flight Attendant Shelia Fedrick was a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines. On a flight to San Francisco, Fedrick was able to save a teenage girl from human trafficking in 2011. The girl had an unkempt appearance and the company of a well-dressed older man. Suspicions grew when the man was behaving defensively when Fedrick tried to talk

The case represents a real-world example of applying the prevention methods. As key players, flight attendants are on the planes used to transport victims and thus, the attendants have access to direct contact with the vulnerable individuals. In this instance, the flight attendant discreetly communicated with the victim and informed the pilot to take action on saving a teenage girl from human trafficking. Airline Ambassadors is a non-profit organization that coordinates voluntary training sessions to flight attendants on how to recognize and handle human trafficking. Through the organization, flight attendants, as key actors, learn crucial information on how to identify, respond, and unnoticeably alert others to prevent trafficking. An airline company can incorporate training sessions on trafficking prevention as part of their employment requirement or a policy to improve surveillance and safety on the

Airline Ambassadors International is a non-profit, non-government organization that recognizes the opportunities available for airline staff to provide aid (Airline Ambassadors International 2015). With the help of Customs Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security, the organization was able to develop a training programs for airline and airport staff, law enforcement, and hotel employees (Airline Ambassadors International 2015). Airline Ambassadors International receives worldwide support, acknowledging the importance and success of their trafficking