Perceptions of the Benefits and Barriers to Anti-Human Trafficking Interagency Collaboration: An Exploratory Factor Analysis Study

To effectively address human trafficking, it is increasingly recognized that anti-human trafficking efforts need to include a collaborative approach between agencies most likely come into contact with victims and offenders. While literature available discusses the benefits barriers such collaboration, there limited empirical research on topic. Surveying professionals engaged in interagency collaboration Midwest state United States, this exploratory factor analysis study explores their perceptions of collaboration. Based results, professionals’ perceived capacity as underlying benefit uncertainty, agency incongruence, an unfavorable environment, inadequate problem framing barriers. These findings can inform practice, leading more successful outcomes. Future should confirmatory validate structure found study.