Human sex trafficking and the negative impact on national security

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dc.contributor.authorBishop, James
dc.contributor.authorMilovich, Benjamin
dc.contributor.authorReed, Dave
dc.contributor.authorRemy, Andre
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-15T21:39:57Z
dc.date.available2026-01-15T21:39:57Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates the connection between National Gang Commercial Sex Trafficking Exploitation (CSE) also known as Human Sex Trafficking, and its negative impact on United States National Security. After thoroughly defining and quantifying the scope of the problem, we will demonstrate how Human Sex Trafficking revenues negatively impact National Security. Our research will identify Human Sex Traffickers’ motives and discuss how and why the revenues generated are leveraged in favor of the national gangs, cartels, and national and international terrorists. Given the severity of the problem, we will conclude with proposed national strategies for combating this lucrative and stealthy form of terrorism. The following research objectives flow from the above statements: (1) Review and examine Human Sex Trafficking, the revenue generated, and the connection to Gangs. (2) Establish the links between gangs and terrorist organizations. (3) Connect the terrorist organizations and the revenues generated from Human Sex Trafficking as a threat to National Security. This study is limited in part by the availibility, reliability, accountibility of testimony, data, records and accounting. The study further restricts the scope to the Southwestern United States, based on the timely availibility of data and the current security impacts. This study greatly relies on first and second hand accounts and information. The validation of certain data may or may not be corroberated, due to the risk of exposing or identifying certain sources. References containing sensitive information will be provided, when feasible.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/5137
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionNational University (NU)
dc.subjectHomeland security
dc.subjectSafety engineering
dc.titleHuman sex trafficking and the negative impact on national security
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineHomeland Security and Safety Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorNational University (NU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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