Journal of Human Trafficking

the journal of human trafficking (jht) is devoted to the dissemination of scholarship on all issues related to trafficking in persons and allied forms of contemporary slavery. the principal aim of the journal is to draw upon insights and expertise from a variety of disciplines and perspectives in order to better understand the global dimensions of - and evolving policy responses relating to - human trafficking. the journal publishes research on human trafficking from a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to: anthropology, criminology, communications, family studies, forensic science, social work, sociology, law, medicine, nursing and public health, psychology, and public policy. although focused on research, the journal serves as a bridge between theory, applied research and practice to help fill the gap in understanding between scholars and practitioners. the journal of human trafficking provides a centralized outlet for the publication and dissemination of scholar