Victim protection is one of the most important components of combating human trafficking. Thus, it is important to understand the many elements contributing to one’s vulnerability. Poverty, lack of education, and government corruption are some of the primary factors that leave individuals susceptible to human trafficking, but there are countless other determinants that require closer examination. The relationship between rates of human trafficking after natural disasters is an area with limited existing information. However, with the apparent impact of climate change and an increase in natural disasters, the number of cases of trafficking in persons is likely to increase.
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