The Essential Abolitionist: What You Need to Know About Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery

Revised & Expanded, 2020! What is human trafficking? Why are millions enslaved in lives of labor and sex trafficking? How do traffickers control their victims? What are the needs of trafficking victims? Why don't more victims reach out for help? What are the challenges faced by law enforcement? What can I do to help? John Vanek, nationally recognized authority on the response to human trafficking, along with eighteen expert contributors, answers these and other commonly-asked questions about one of the greatest human rights violations today: human trafficking. The Essential Abolitionist offers context to complex topics, reviews the challenges involved in fighting human trafficking and assisting victims, and examines head-on the myths and misconceptions related to modern slavery. If you are already involved in the response to human trafficking, want to get involved, or simply seek a better understanding of this complex, global issue, The Essential Abolitionist will engage, educate, and inspire.

John Vanek is a speaker and consultant on the collaborative response to human trafficking for public and private organizations. John is retired from the San Jose Police Department where he managed their Human Trafficking Task Force. Be part of the conversation on Facebook/TheEssentialAbolitionist. Follow John on Twitter @JohnJVanek