Journal of Human Trafficking

Journal overview

Aims and scope

Journal of Human Trafficking supports the greater understanding of human trafficking by publishing diverse scholarship on all forms of contemporary slavery. The journal accepts the following types of article: Original Articles and Letters to the Editor. Journal of Human Trafficking seeks applied research, theory, and practice on topics including, but not limited to:

Child trafficking
Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC)
Forced marriage
Organ and tissue extraction
Forced labor and slavery
Involuntary domestic servitude
Debt bondage
Child soldiers
Behavioral and medical consequences of human trafficking
Anti-trafficking policy and legislation
Survivor issues, outcomes, and resources

Journal of Human Trafficking welcomes research that contributes to policy development. The Journal also invites scholarship that supports progress towards the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs):

5- Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
12- Responsible Production and Consumption
16- Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Please note that this journal only publishes manuscripts in English.

All research in Journal of Human Trafficking is validated with a double-anonymized peer review process.
Learn more about preparing your manuscript by visiting the Instructions for Authors .

Author benefits of publishing in Journal of Human Trafficking:

You will receive guidance from the prestigious members of our Editorial Board throughout the submissions process;
Your manuscript will be published online quickly using the iFirst workflow system—typically within a few weeks of acceptance;
You can share your article with 50 free e-prints and promotional tips, courtesy of Author Services ;
You can see the impact your article has made by tracking downloads, citations, and the Altmetric Score on My Authored Works ;
Your research will be indexed in Scopus; and
You will have the opportunity to gain recognition from an international audience and increase your opportunities for future collaboration.