Martin Van doren on law enforcement
From Learning Network 2013 Human Trafficking Conference Marty Van Doren · · Learning to End Abuse
“The safety and the integrity of the human trafficking victim is law enforcement's first priority; it is not putting people in jail but removing them from the dire circumstances they are surviving in.”
On , Martin Van doren, Executive Vice President of Sales at MASTERBRAND INC, spoke about law enforcement during Learning Network 2013 Human Trafficking Conference Marty Van Doren on Learning to End Abuse.
About Martin Van doren
In a 2022 presentation at the Learning Network 2013 Human Trafficking Conference, Marty Van Doren, identified as a retired Superintendent and Human Trafficking Awareness Coordinator with the RCMP "O" Division, discussed human trafficking from a law enforcement perspective. Van Doren described human trafficking as involving "control, exploitation, and profits," and stated that the U.S. estimates it to be a 32 billion dollar industry. He said that most victims are trafficked by people they know, and that the demand side, which he characterized as including middle to high income men, is critical to the trade. Van Doren also stated that law enforcement's first priority should be the safety of the victim, not making arrests. Van Doren criticized societal attitudes, saying that "our society's moral compass is really screwed up" regarding the availability of pornography and that pimps are "glorified" by shows like "Pimp My Ride." He claimed that using the services of sex trade workers or purchasing pornographic material likely supports human trafficking. Van Doren noted that a conviction for human trafficking in Canada can carry a sentence of up to 14 years, or life if certain conditions apply. He provided his contact information and offered to assist anyone with further questions.