| Abstract [eng] |
Human trafficking is one of the most difficult recognizable, latent forms of crime. Over the years, trafficking crimes is growing in Lithuania. The forms of exploitation and the circumstances are changing. New legal regulations, programmes and measures to control trafficking are established all the time. In order to successfully implement the trafficking prevention, control and assistance systems requires close cooperation between different sector’s organizations. Cooperation and communication problems between the different and the lack of competence, and create favourable conditions for the spread of trafficking. This paper aims to clarify the attitude of public sector specialists and the issue on human trafficking situation in Lithuania, also provide the results of the research, conclusions. Relevance of the topic is based on the prevalence of phenomenon of trafficking in Lithuania and the importance of smooth and coordinated work in public sector organizations in order to seek the positive changes in the area of human trafficking. The problem of the research: the attitude of public sector specialists on the issue and the weaknesses of trafficking system in Lithuania. The research subject: the attitude of public sector specialists on trafficking situation in Lithuania. The aim of the research is to expose the attitude of public sector specialists on human trafficking in Lithuania. The objectives of the research: to discuss the phenomenon of trafficking in Lithuania by theoretical aspects; to analyze the legal regulation of control, support, and prevention on human trafficking and operating systems. Research methods: the analysis of scientific and legal regulations literature, the theoretical summation methods, the analysis of qualitative content. The analysis of empirical data: according to the informants, the phenomenon of trafficking is a latent and hardly recognizable. The forms of crime and ways change frequently, which requires regular monitoring and evaluation of the situation. According to the informantsm the system of trafficking schould be strengthened by national and regional level. The informants noted that there is the lack of a strong national coordinator. Difficulties in cooperation between the public sector and non-governmental organizations, almost does not occur. Some informants face difficulties of communication in public sector. Municipal authorities have a lack of competent or responsible persons who could deal with trafficking issues. According to the informants, the problem of trafficking in Lithuania requires a systematic approach. |
