Section #2: Investigation & Prosecution

Investigation Resources

Organization	Resource
Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies	Human Trafficking: Information and Investigation Strategy Toolkit Best practices in investigation Key components in investigation, outreach, and legislation Overview of assessments, policies, and information sharing
The International Association of Chiefs of Police	The Crime of Human Trafficking: A Law Enforcement Guide to Identification and Investigation How to identify and investigate human trafficking How officers can build a strong case against perpetrators Complementary videos
International Association of Chiefs of Police	Combating Child Sex Trafficking, A Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders Overview of the characteristics of victims Tips for law enforcement leaders Community partnerships in action
National Institute of Justice	Identifying Challenges to Improve the Investigation and Prosecution of State and Local Human Trafficking Cases Executive Summary Identifies common challenges in investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases Proposes strategies for more effective investigations and prosecutions
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime	Overview of challenges in investigating human trafficking Findings on victim and witness cooperation Agency roles and challenges Tips for evidence collection
International Association of Human Trafficking Investigators	This website allows you to join for free as a law enforcement officer to receive news and information pertaining to human trafficking investigations.
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services	Human Trafficking Resources for Law Enforcement Fact sheets about human trafficking Screening tools Communicating with victims of trafficking

Prosecution Resources

Organization	Resource
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)	Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Recent DOJ developments to combat labor trafficking Federal crime victims’ rights Federal trafficking statutes Recent DOJ cases
National Criminal Justice Reference Service	Prosecuting Human Trafficking Cases: Lessons Learned and Promising Practices Executive Summary Elements of a successful case Barriers to prosecution Recommendations for prosecutors
Office of Justice Programs	Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide How to form and operate a human trafficking task force Supporting victims through trauma-informed care and services Building strong cases The role of courts
Michigan State University College of Law	Know Your Victim: A Key to Prosecuting Human Trafficking Offenses This publication Identifies common challenges in investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases Proposes strategies for more effective investigations and prosecutions