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Combating Trafficking of Human Beings

The goal of this article is to present the outcomes of the project Prevention and Harmonised Data Collection on Trafficking in Human Beings, which should help especially victims of this illegal activity. The Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic  submitted the Application for the Grant to the European Commission in 2010 for the realization

Role of investigative journalism in uncovering organised crime groups

The goal of this article is not to investigate who is responsible for the murders, but rather point out the importance and danger of investigative journalism in uncovering organised crime, which sometimes substitutes or even helps police work. This is the case of Jan Kuciak´s posthumously published report, which drew attention to the activities of

Main issues and research challenges of OC and TN

The prosperity and security of all world countries is based on effective transport systems. Attacks and disturbances to land freight and passenger transport could have impact on economic growth, territorial cohesion, social development and environment. The research agenda developed in CARONTE shows how to build up European capabilities to ensure efficient and secure land transportation

Breaking down institutional barriers in the fight against terrorism

This article presents the challenges of the Counter VERLT approaches used in Europe and the different types of barriers involved in a multi-agency approach, in countering radicalization and extremism. Recommendations on breaking these cultural, structural, political challenges are given. Many of the European governments have realized the importance of integration of muslims in the society,

Approaches to countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT)

The following article presents the different approaches taken up by the European governments to tackle the issue of radicalization and violent extremism. Here, the different types of multi-agency approaches, involving first line practitioners has been described. It includes different CVE programs, in which first line practitioners facilitate the process of counter radicalization and counter violent

Handbook for professionals assisting victims of trafficking

The Handbook for legal, social and health professionals involved in the protection of the rights and in the assistance of victims of human trafficking was prepared by a transnational team of experts, including representatives of the Center for the Study of Democracy.