The Counter-Trafficking Data Collaborative: An International Data Resource for Anti-Trafficking Research
David J. Corliss, PhD | September 20 | 3:15-4:15 pm
Topic: Research, International | Knowledge Level: Beginner
In 2018, the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) established the Counter Trafficking Data Collaborative (CTDC) as a global data resource on trafficking data. The centerpiece of the Collaborative’s work is a public, open source, global database of trafficking reports. With almost 200,000 records as of March, 2023, the database includes many important features including country of victim’s citizenship as well as where exploitation occurred, detailed information on the type of exploitation including type of work performed and means of control, and demographic data including records on transgender persons. The database is fully anonymous and developed with careful attention to ethical best practices in data collection. This presentation provides a background on the Collaborative and the database, its contents and applications, and examples of research. As an example, human trafficking trends in Eastern Europe are explored, which have shifted to focus on Ukraine in recent years. These and many other studies are made possible by the CTDC’s extensive resources. In this presentation, attendees will get an understanding of the Counter Trafficking Data Collaborative, the resources it offers, and how to use the data to support, guide, and direct their own work in international anti-trafficking.
Presentation Objectives:
· Provide an overview of the UN's IOM, the Counter Trafficking Data Collaborative, and how to participate in their work
· Describe the CTDC's data resource, its contents and format, and how to access it
· Provide examples of research and the development of public-facing materials such as maps and data using the database