Тенденции в трафика на хора и профила на жертвата
Trends in the crime of human traffiking and the profile of the victim

Summary/Abstract: This study explores the evolving trends of human trafficking in Bulgaria and across Europe,highlighting the criminological and victimological profile of victims within the context of shiftingpatterns of exploitation since 2010. It delineates enduring characteristics of victims while tracingstructural transformations in the purposes of exploitation. The methodology integrates analyses ofjudicial and penitentiary practices, statistical evidence, and a review of national and European developments. The findings reveal a complex interplay between microenvironmental factors, family dysfunction, and the shaping of victimhood. The study emphasizes the urgent need for systematic identification of emerging and hybrid forms of exploitation, the modernization of statistical monitoring,and a focus on the intended exploitative purpose rather than solely the form of exploitation. Ultimately, it offers a nuanced understanding of the phenomenon and provides a foundation for the development of more effective counter-trafficking measures.

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