The TVPA in Five Colors

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The applicable United States law to combat trafficking in persons is The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-386) which was enacted on October 28, 2000. In the following years, this Act was amended by the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003 (H.R. 2620), the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (H.R. 972), and the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (H.R. 7311). All amendments made to the original Act until the year 2008 are summarized in this document.

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Human Trafficking in Puerto Rico: An Invisible Challenge

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Provides an in-depth exploration of the problem of human trafficking in Puerto Rico by way of valuable research and current data on the various forms of trafficking, including commercial sexual exploitation, labor exploitation and so- called “purchased marriages.” Drawing on these findings, the study also examines existing government responses and makes a number of specific and actionable recommendations to enhance them.

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