Contributory factors of human trafficking as perceived by Davao City residents

Abstract

"Contributory factors of human trafficking as perceived by Davao City residents. The main purpose of this study is to identify the level of contributory factors in human trafficking as perceived by Davao City using descriptive method. Human trafficking is a hidden crime, and the first step to combating it is to identify victims so they can be rescued and help bring their perpetrators to justice. This study is a big help to know the level of perception of residents of Davao City about human trafficking. This study is anchored on the theory of social inequality by Rivello and Weaver (2012) stems from an ever-present set of beliefs created by the politics elites in order to maintain their own power and control over and powerless . As such, social inequality greatly impacts economic, social, local and political domains and the relationships of those domains at the individual, local and global levels. The respondents of this study are the residents of Davao City. Descriptive method by the use of questionnaire was used to obtain significant data. It was concluded that there is no significant relationship on the level of contributory factors in human trafficking as perceived by Davao City residents when analyzed according to their profile. The researchers recommend that the government of Davao City, lawmakers and NGOs to be vigilant and be serious in preventing the inflations of case towards human trafficking. Make new laws that would really help and educated those people who did not aware of this modus. "