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*''Protection'' – ensure the safety of trafficked persons through investigation, risk assessment and referral to appropriate community services. | *''Protection'' – ensure the safety of trafficked persons through investigation, risk assessment and referral to appropriate community services. | ||
*''Prosecution'' – gather evidence so traffickers can be prosecuted. | *''Prosecution'' – gather evidence so traffickers can be prosecuted. | ||
*''Partnership'' - work in partnership with others, both domestically and internationally | *''Partnership'' - work in partnership with others, both domestically and internationally. | ||
There are many challenges for law enforcement, for example: | |||
*The international nature of trafficking – countries have different laws and the authorities in source countries may be involved in crime | |||
*The hidden nature of trafficking and its connection to organized crime | |||
*Trafficked people are frequently moved to different locations | |||
*Trafficked people fear the police and immigration authorities and are afraid to testify against traffickers | |||
*Trafficked people may not see themselves as victims of crime | |||
