Hogue, AndrewBlock, Abigail2020-05-262020-05-2620202020-05-26https://hdl.handle.net/2104/10913Though there exists a widespread modern movement in the aim to end human trafficking, a lack of reliable empirical data has cultivated an imbalanced approach toward this end. A heightened focus on emotional appeals has dissipated energies and emphasis that otherwise would be directed at research and policy, which more effectively combat human trafficking. This thesis serves as a call to rebalance current trafficking efforts by adding an empirical lens to a movement that has primarily been driven by emotions. Texas provides a helpful view into this reality as it is at the forefront of both the problem and the solution. Through a discussion of labor trafficking in Texas, I propose a rebalancing of efforts to incite a data-driven model that ensures root-level change and effectively mitigates trafficking.   en-USBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Human TraffickingHuman TraffickingThesisWorldwide access