Abstract

Over the past few years, with the rise of technology, human trafficking has transformed into one of the largest clandestine crimes globally. Though the relationship between human trafficking and technology has gained attention over recent years, the empirical research on this topic is still underdeveloped. As such, the relationship between technological developments and the rise of human trafficking remains unanswered. Within this frame of reference, this research aims to explore this relationship to better understand how human trafficking has flourished in cyberspace and is beginning to depend on technological advancements for predation by using a content analysis of newspaper articles. After outlining key terms concerning human trafficking in the context of sex trafficking, the present research then examines articles overtime to see the progression of human trafficking in cyberspace. News articles were chosen because they serve as the primary source of information about historical and current events.

Thesis Completion

2021

Semester

Fall

Thesis Chair/Advisor

Fissel, Erica

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

College

College of Community Innovation and Education

Department

Criminal Justice

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Release Date

12-1-2021

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