Examining the geographies of human trafficking: Methodological challenges in mapping trafficking's complexities and connectivities
Examining the geographies of human trafficking: Methodological challenges in mapping trafficking's complexities and connectivities
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DOI：
10.1016/j.apgeog.2022.102643
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发表时间：
2022-01-22
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4.9
通讯作者：
Hutt, Oli
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作者：
Cockbain, Ella;Bowers, Kate;Hutt, Oli
尽管人口贩运具有内在的空间性，而且地理视角具有明显的好处，但对人口贩运的地理分布情况的实证研究相对较少。一个新兴的，但充满活力的机构的定性工作探讨贩运的空间性和时空性的不同方面的深度和细微差别，但相当的定量分析明显缺乏。现有的资料基本上限于粗略的地图和对模式和趋势的粗略评估。然而，严格的量化工作对于促进理解、提供应对信息和加强问责也至关重要。在本文中，我们提出了一种新的，经验证的检查方法的挑战，在映射贩运。我们利用从450名正式确定的劳动力贩运受害者的案件档案中提取的数据分析（通过英国国家犯罪局访问）。我们确定并说明了数据的五个特征，这些特征为地理空间分析带来了特殊的挑战：数据完整性（关于完整性、准确性和一致性）;地理不确定性（关于空间准确性和特异性）;管理多个地理位置（贩运是一个复杂的过程，有多个阶段，每个阶段都可能涉及多个地点）;多样性和分类（在汇总分析中可能掩盖重要的地理差异）;以及路线不明确（分析贩运路线证明特别复杂）。我们还考虑了可能的解决方案，并探讨了对未来研究，政策和实践的影响。
There is relatively little empirical research into the geographies of human trafficking, despite its inherent spatiality and the clear benefits of geographical perspectives. An emerging but vibrant body of qualitative work explores different aspects of trafficking's spatiality and spatio-temporality in depth and nuance, but equivalent quantitative analyses are notably lacking. What exists is largely limited to crude maps and broad-brushed assessments of patterns and trends. Yet, rigorous quantitative work is also vital in advancing understanding, informing responses and increasing accountability. In this paper, we present a novel, empirically-substantiated examination of methodological challenges in mapping trafficking. We draw on analysis of data extracted from the case files of 450 formally identified labour trafficking victims (accessed via the UK's National Crime Agency). We identify and illustrate five characteristics of the data creating particular challenges for geospatial analysis: data integrity (regarding completeness, accuracy and consistency); geographical uncertainty (regarding spatial accuracy and specificity); managing multiple geographies (trafficking is a complex process with various stages, each potentially involving numerous locations); diversity and disaggregation (important geographical variations can be masked in aggregated analysis); and unclear journeys (analysing trafficking routes proved particularly complicated). We also consider possible solutions and explore implications for future research, policy and practice.