Research by the Center for Forensic Investigation of Trafficking in Persons
The work of the Center for Forensic Investigation of Trafficking in Persons is having an impact across the globe.
The University of New Haven has numerous faculty members, many with experience in some form of anti-human trafficking research and activity, state-of-the-art forensic science laboratories, and advanced computer science machine learning initiatives to develop analytic tools related to human trafficking and related crimes. Widespread dissemination of ever-current findings to both academic and practitioner communities is vitally important to enhancing anti-human trafficking efforts and the CFITP will redouble its efforts in this area.
Publications Authored by Center Faculty and Collaborators
Academic research has been a constant key objective of CFITP. Under a National Institute of Justice grant, a Best Practice Guide was created to address the use of Biometrics and Forensic Science disciplines to combat human trafficking. Several peer-reviewed publications were obtained by faculty including articles on the use of DNA Forensic Analysis as an effective investigative tool in human trafficking cases and overcoming human trafficking via operations research and analytics.
Kaur, S., Greer, B.T. "Human Capital: Boko Haram's Exploitation of Women to Support and Finance Its Criminal Operations." Chapter 13 in Countering Terrorist and Criminal Financing.
Kaur, S., Barnes-Ceeney, K. "Human Trafficking Prosecution - Stakeholder Perceptions of Why Feds Rule."
Konrad, R., Trapp, A., and Palmbach, T. "Overcoming Human Trafficking via Operations Research and Analytics: Opportunities for Methods, Models, and Applications."
Palmbach, T., Blom, J., Hoynes, E., Primorac, D., Gaboury, M., "Utilizing DNA Analysis to Combat the World Wide Plague of Present Day Slavery – Trafficking in Persons," Croat Med J., 2013: 54:dol.10.3325/cmj.2013.54.
Palmbach, T. "Mia’s Story: How DNA Analysis Could Have Changed Her Life."
Lee, H., Palmbach, T., Andelinovic, S., Primorac, D. "Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence", Forensic DNA Applications – An Interdisciplinary Perspective, edited by D. Primorac and M. Schanfield, CRC Press, January 28, 2014. Moynihan, B. and Gaboury, M.T., Human Trafficking – Modern Day Slavery, (2013) In Hammer, R.
Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Fake News Detection in Social Networks
Automated Collection and Analysis of Open-Source Cyber Threat Intelligence
Adversarial Manipulation of Automated OSINT Solutions
Assessment and Investigative Projects
Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Human Trafficking Epidemic
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Governor’s Task Force on Justice for Abused Children: DMST and MDT Committees Prof
Palmbach is a general member and Chair of Training Sub-Committee
CT Department of Children and Families/New Haven Police Department/ University of
New Haven Human Trafficking Capacity Building Partnership
Professor Palmbach and Dr. Moynihan are projects managers for this program. Included
support with computer based investigations and provided full time analytic staffing
to assist with investigations.
Trafficking in Persons Assessment and Investigative Team: Physical Evidence – DNA
Collection Team Member
Conducted in Costa Rica, August 2013
In conjunction with Global Sentry Group (NGO)
Trafficking in Persons Assessment and Investigative Team: Physical Evidence – DNA
Collection Team Member
Conducted in Nepal, September 2013
In conjunction with Global Sentry Group, and Tiny Hands International - Nepal (NGO’s)
Investigative Assistance and Training to Undisclosed Police Agency in Pennsylvania
Worked with investigative personnel on DNA collection methods for human trafficking
investigations. In addition established an online data collection system and basic
database and provided analytic staff to assist with online investigations.
Conferences / Training Programs Hosted by Center
July 15-16, 2016: "The Road Less Traveled: Trafficked Persons in the Shadows", Hosted
and held at University of New Haven.
June 24, 2106: "Sex Trafficking in Our Schools" in conjunction with Connecticut State
Police, law enforcement training specifically designed for School resource Officers.
January 2016: Provided Training to members of US Attorney’s Office Task Force on Human
Trafficking, New Haven CT, focused on use of analytic tools and online investigations.
December 2015: Hosted training for newly appointed members of the US Attorney’s Office
Task Force on Human Trafficking, held at Orange Campus.
July 2015: Hosted training at Orange Campus, "Advanced Human Trafficking Investigation
Training", provided to law enforcement and DCF investigators, instructed by staff
of Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute.
Training Programs
December - 2015
Judicial Police (OIJ) Training Seminar, San Jose, CR
Using Analytics to Assist in Human Trafficking Investigations
November - 2015
Together Lets Stop Traffick – Great Summit, CA
Utilizing Biometrics in Human Trafficking Case Work
November - 2015
Grace Farms Justice Initiative, CT
Law Enforcement Strategies Workshop – Analytics
July - 2014
Poland National: Police Headquarters
Using DNA Analysis to Assist with Investigations of Human Trafficking
Professional Lectures
March – 2016
National Missing Persons Conference – Sponsored by CUE
Use of Biometrics to Aid in Missing Person Cases
April – 2016
Western New England University
Applications of Forensic Science for Human Trafficking Cases
April – 2016
Lecture – Penn State Harrisburg Campus
Utilizing Biometrics and DNA in the Battle Against Human Trafficking
August - 2015
International Police Executive Symposium, Thailand
Use of DNA to Combat Human Trafficking
October - 2014
International Symposium on Human Identification
Fighting Trafficking in Persons with the Aid of DNA Technologies
September – 2014
Global Identity Summit
Rapid DNA Panel – Using Rapid DNA for TIP Investigations
May – 2014
Bode Corp.: Annual DNA Technical Workshop
Human Trafficking: A Global Problem
September – 2013
Presentation to Attorney General Of Nepal and Prosecutors
Value of Forensic Science in cases Involving Human Trafficking
April – 2013
University of Verona, Italy
Combating Human Trafficking with Science and Medicine
Other Activities
Connecticut Trafficking in Persons Council
Dr. Gaboury has been a member since 2006, representing Social Justice and Human Rights
Issues
Journal of Human Trafficking
New to Routledge in 2015
Prof. Palmbach is and Editorial Board Member
Journal of Forensic Research and Criminal Studies (JFRCS) JScholar
Prof. Palmbach is and Editorial Board Member
Investigative Sciences Journal (JIS)
Prof. Palmbach is and Editorial Board Member