Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management

Human trafficking is a complex issue in the 21^st century. Trafficking in persons is a major human rights violation that leads to exploitation of vulnerable persons. Increased globalization and refined trafficking techniques have established a strong trafficking route between Mexico and the United States. This paper will analyze the issue of human trafficking for sexual exploitation between Mexico and the US. It will examine policies, both in the United States and Mexico, that contribute to the scale of the problem. Finally, this paper will recommend ways to move forward and create or adjust policy to significantly decrease human trafficking between the two countries.