Uncovering Human Smuggling Patterns from Guatemala to the U.S. Gary Hale, Voir Dire International LLC
Abstract
This project addresses the gap of knowledge (“the unknowns”) in specific human smuggling routes, patterns, and the numbers of human migrants moving north from Central America through Mexico. Project Findings (number of migrants in the flow, or “unknowns”) are compared with DHS detention data (the number of arrests of “the knowns”) to assess the number of successful entrants (“The Successful”) into the U.S. This knowledge will provide DHS a better ability to manage resources at the U.S. southern border. The project utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to
Presentations and Publications
Presentation | 2017 PI Meeting
Poster | 2017 BTI Institute Showcase
Presentation | 2018 Final to DHS
Report | Final
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