Government

One of the biggest problems with trafficking is government officials and those in positions of power being involved. Often times these people in power either collaborate with the offenders or they turn a blind eye to the crimes being committed under their authority.

Another problem is the lack of proper communication and reliable information which makes it hard to create effective anti-trafficking legislation. Often times, those involved in law lack resources to properly combat the complexities of trafficking. Traffickers have been known to enlist police officers or border control security in order to move trafficking victims.

This kind of corruption was uncovered when mass graves were found between the Malaysia-Thailand border.

Survivors also do not receive proper assistance and protection from their governments. These governments instead tend to focus on prosecuting the perpetrators rather than preventing the crime and protecting survivors. Those affected by trafficking also need access to resources such as healthcare, legal protection, and shelter. It would also be beneficial if they were to have access to integration programs.

Works Cited

“Mass Graves at Trafficking Camps.” YouTube, The Star, 26 May 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmnDc6FSnZk.

Zein, Zafirah. “The Hidden Scourge of Sex Trafficking in Asia.” Kontinentalist, 28 Aug. 2020, kontinentalist.com/stories/how-does-sex-trafficking-happen-to-women-and-girls-in-southeast-asia.