TITLE:
Unveiling Global Human Trafficking Trends: A Comprehensive Analysis
AUTHORS:
Somtobe Olisah, Clement Odooh, Oghenekome Efijemue, Echezona Obunadike, Jane Onwuchekwa, Omoshola Owolabi, Saheed Akintayo, Callistus Obunadike
KEYWORDS:
Human Trafficking, Global Trends, Data Analysis, Victim Demographics, Policy Implications, Technological Advancements, Socioeconomic Factors, Forecasting, Regional Disparities, Transnational Crime
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Data Analysis and Information Processing,
Vol.12 No.1,
February
8,
2024
ABSTRACT: This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of global human trafficking
trends over a twenty-year period, leveraging a robust dataset from the Counter
Trafficking Data Collaborative (CTDC). The study unfolds in a systematic
manner, beginning with a detailed data collection phase, where ethical and
legal standards for data usage and privacy are strictly observed. Following collection, the data undergoes a rigorous
preprocessing stage, involving cleaning, integration, transformation,
and normalization to ensure accuracy and consistency for analysis. The
analytical phase employs time-series analysis to delineate historical trends
and utilizes predictive modeling to forecast future trajectories of human
trafficking using the advanced analytical capabilities of Power BI. A
comparative analysis across regions—Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe—is
conducted to identify and visualize the distribution of human trafficking,
dissecting the data by victim demographics, types of exploitation, and duration
of victimization. The findings of this study not only offer a descriptive and
predictive outlook on trafficking patterns but also provide insights into the
regional nuances that influence these trends. The article underscores the
prevalence and persistence of human trafficking, identifies factors contributing
to its evolution, and discusses the implications for policy and law
enforcement. By integrating a methodological approach with quantitative
analysis, this research contributes to the strategic planning and resource
allocation for combating human trafficking. It highlights the necessity for
continued research and international cooperation to effectively address and
mitigate this global issue. The implications of this research are significant,
offering actionable insights for policymakers, law enforcement, and advocates
in the ongoing battle against human trafficking.