Date

8-6-2025

Department

School of Behavioral Sciences

Degree

Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling (EdD)

Chair

Charlotte Phillips

Keywords

age, child trafficking, gender, human trafficking, recruiter, sex trafficking

Disciplines

Counseling

Abstract

The study aimed to examine key factors influencing human trafficking trends through quantitative analysis of historical archival data from trafficking cases. Using a comprehensive dataset, the factor analysis design assessed variables associated with human trafficking, including age, gender, methods of control, types of labor, types of sexual exploitation, and recruiter-victim relationships. Through descriptive and inferential analyses, this study identified demographic and situational patterns linked to trafficking, uncovering how age and gender intersect with exploitation types, and how different means of control were applied across contexts. Findings may illuminate recruiter-victim dynamics, particularly regarding how relationships impact victim targeting and recruitment methods. By exploring these variables, this study may ultimately contribute to a nuanced understanding of human trafficking dynamics and generate new insights to enhance policy development and targeted intervention strategies for vulnerable populations.

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