ABSTRACT
In this chapter an exploration will be made into how human trafficking has become more prevalent among localized street gangs. A dynamic change within both nationally recognized and locally identified street gangs has resulted in an overall lack of organization from the top down. Traditional rules and “street law” generally followed by these organizations have become a thing of the past. The lack of leader ship coupled with an absence of rules to follow has caused gang members to commit crime on an individual level instead of typical group activities. Human trafficking has come to the forefront as the crime of choice for these gang members to make money. We will also look at a few of the factors affecting both the gang members taking part in human trafficking, as well as the victims involved, including mental
Major Topics 149 Introduction 149 Brief History of Street Gangs and Human Trafficking 150 Modern Street Gang Activity and Human Trafficking 151 Parallels between Gang Members and Human Trafficking Victims 152 Roadblocks Faced by Law Enforcement 153 Recommendations from a Law Enforcement Perspective 154 Summary 155 Key Terms 155 Review Questions 155
conditioning and modern social behaviors. The roadblocks for law enforcement regarding human trafficking investigations and prosecution will be addressed and solutions will be offered, as we examine street gangs and human trafficking from a law enforcement perspective.
