MVV435K Trafficking in Persons: A Criminal Justice Approach

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Kristi Gray, J.D. (seminar tutor), prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D. (deputy)
prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D.
Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Mgr. Věra Redrupová, B.A.
Supplier department: Faculty of Law
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MVV435K/01: Mon 13. 10. 12:00–13:40 041, 14:00–15:40 041, Tue 14. 10. 18:00–19:40 041, Wed 15. 10. 12:00–13:40 041, 14:00–15:40 041, Thu 16. 10. 12:00–13:40 041
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 28/30, only registered: 4/30
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Course objectives
This course will provide an overview of Trafficking in Persons laws, and policies related to effective enforcement of these laws. This course will include a review of the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children, and discussion on the principles reflected in the UN Protocol. This course will also include a discussion of current events related to Trafficking in Persons.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the basic elements of Trafficking in Persons laws in various jurisdictions.
2. Discuss policies that affect how these cases are handled within the criminal justice system.
3. Identify factors that challenge the ability of the criminal justice system to adequately address Trafficking in Persons.
4. Explain how a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach brings about better outcomes in criminal cases.
Syllabus
  • 1.AN OVERVIEW OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LAW: A discussion of Trafficking in Persons statutes in various jurisdictions; a review of the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons as a basis for most criminal Trafficking in Persons laws.
  • 2. UNDERSTANDING THE ELEMENTS OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LAW: Discussions of the elements of Trafficking in Persons laws and the application of these elements to fact patterns in criminal cases.
  • 3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS IN HANDLING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS CASES: An overview of the principles addressed in the UN Protocol to most effectively address Trafficking in Persons cases; discussion of a trauma-informed and victim-centered approach within the criminal justice system.
  • 4. CHALLENGES TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LAWS: Discussion of factors that complicate the investigation and prosecution of Trafficking in Persons cases; a review of best practices for the investigation and prosecution of TIP cases. 5.THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LAWS: Overview of the need for civil society to support and engage in a multi-disciplinary approach in the investigation and prosecution of TIP offenses; a discussion of the concept of non-punishment of victims in TIP cases.
  • 6. THE LINKS BETWEEN CYBERCRIME AND TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: Overview of how technology is used to commit crime in the context of human trafficking; a discussion of emerging trends in human trafficking and the use of the internet to commit these offenses.
Literature
  • Girls Like Us: Fighting for a World Where Girls are Not for Sale: A Memoir by Rachel Lloyd NOTE: I will use this book for my presentations, but students will not be required to read the text.
Teaching methods
Lecture and discussion
Assessment methods
A written exam during the final session that will consist of multiple choice, true/false and short-answer questions.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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