Tráfico de pessoas para fim de exploração sexual: até quando seremos cúmplices?

Abstract

This paper aims to present and study human trafficking for sexual exploitation, a highly profitable crime and which is gaining alarming proportions worldwide. The study will be conducted from the analysis of the human trafficking history in Brazil, in which we will indicate the possible causes of the evolution of such crime. As this is such a complex crime, we will draw a profile of the people involved, namely, victims, traffickers and consumers in order to understand how this traffic works. Subsequently, there will be an analysis on how the legal system works in facing this crime, addressing relevant issues such as legal asset, vulnerability, consent and the victim's self-placement at risk. Finally, the Brazilian improvement regarding the combat and the already established public policies will be appointed. Despite considerable efforts, we will indicate some challenges still to overcome, as well as the prospects to counter crime