Human trafficking - the exploitation of a person’s labor through force, fraud, or coercion - is modern day slavery, and it is happening right here in New Orleans. Slavery affects many of our industries, from seafood to entertainment to construction. Our current research and response to the problem remain fragmented and inadequate. We need a concerted, organized effort to research the current state
of human trafficking in our region and provide meaningful solutions that have a real impact on the lives of survivors. We need a collaborative environment that fosters cooperation and communication. The MSRP understands scholarship as an ethical project. We engage in a hands-on approach to research that responds to the community, involves stakeholders in the process, and provides accessible, data-driven research to all those engaged in the effort to prevent modern slavery and aid survivors of trafficking. The MSRP is dedicated to producing relevant and timely scholarship that has tangible impacts on local, national, and international responses to trafficking.
