TRACEing Human Trafficking – A Handbook for Policymakers, Law Enforcement Agencies and Civil Society Organisations

A number of new and emerging forms of human trafficking have been identified in the European context: including trafficking for forced criminality, begging and identity fraud. New forms pose challenges to a set of new actors in identifying cases and safeguarding the rights of victims. The “migration fatigue” experienced in many EU Member States further hinders the identification of trafficked persons. There is a need for a renewed commitment to tackle this crime, making sure that relevant frontline authorities and actors have a proper mandate to identify victims and refer them to assistance. It is also a necessity to develop new tools for trafficking prevention and tailor preventive actions according to local circumstances with focus on flexibility and adaptability.