Human Rights.(Books and Reports ...)

The American Bar Association (Chicago, IL) has released three new print/online resource guides designed to help lawyers who have previously represented victims of domestic violence, children and other victims of crime understand the issues human trafficking victims face. "Meeting the Legal Needs of Human Trafficking Victims: An Introduction for Domestic Violence Attorneys & Advocates" provides information about identifying trafficking victims and includes a discussions dealing with potential cultural issues that may arise, and protection orders available in the U.S., visa options for global trafficking victims. "Meeting the Legal Needs of Child Trafficking Victims: An Introduction for Children's Attorneys & Advocates" covers issues related to youth and children including running away, peer pressure and reliance on adults. It also outlines legal remedies and examines community-based responses to child trafficking. Lastly, "Human Trafficking Cases: How and Why to Use an Expert Witness" offers information on screening expert witnesses, working with witnesses, and cases in which expert witnesses played a role. All three guides are available for free at abanet.org/domviol.

Also, Brill Academic Publishers (Boston, MA) has released "Personal Freedom through Human Rights Law?" The new book examines Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights in terms of personal autonomy, identity and integrity through case law from the European Court of Human Rights in four parts: personal freedom and human rights law; privacy and personal autonomy; personal identity; and, bodily and moral integrity. The hardback book costs $136.

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