Human trafficking and the darknet: Technology, innovation, and evolving criminal justice strategies

Abstract

In an era of unprecedented technological accessibility coupled with the possibility of online anonymity, human traffickers often operate in the shadows – avoiding interference by typical societal safeguards and law enforcement. This chapter highlights challenges to combatting human trafficking due to the widespread use of mobile technology and the anonymity of the Darknet. The chapter also reviews criminal justice resources devoted to combatting human trafficking facilitated by the Internet.