Explore the hidden pandemic of human trafficking that surged alongside COVID-19 in this 15-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Maria Burns. Gain insights into the changing landscape of trafficking and learn actionable steps to combat this global issue. Dr. Burns, Director of the Technology, Leadership, and Innovation Management Program at the University of Houston, draws from her extensive research and expertise to shed light on this critical problem. Discover how her work, including government grants exceeding $1,650,000, contributes to the fight against human trafficking. Benefit from the perspective of a respected public speaker and prolific author as she shares her knowledge on this pressing humanitarian crisis.
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Covid 19 and the Upsurge of Human Trafficking | Dr. Maria Burns | TEDxSugarLand
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5.0 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews
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I thoroughly enjoyed the TEDx talk of Dr. Maria Burns. She explains the risks of human trafficking, and why some members of our society are more vulnerable, and more prone to trafficking. She discusses how peoples' online and social media habits have changed since Covid. Traffickers hide behind the anonymity of fake accounts, and can easily target their victims. Finally, she identifies that trafficking is a complex, asymmetrical crime that requires complex, asymmetrical solutions. She urges governments, scientists, and our society, to work together and fight trafficking.
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This is a very informative TEDx talk. Dr. Maria Burns is a University of Houston professor who uses STEM tools to better understand trafficking. She cautions students and young people against the potential dangers of the internet. Traffickers are masters of disguise and often hide behind the anonymity of the internet. The professor is both factual, describing her work in data analysis and policy analysis, but also compassionate.
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I liked this presentation because it helped me realize of all the online threats. Traffickers are using fake id's to lure their victims.
