Laura A. Dean is Assistant Professor of political science and director of the Human Trafficking Research Lab at Millikin University. Her research focuses on gender and politics issues in Eurasia.
""Dean's book is interesting from the methodological and theoretical standpoints and identifies many vital issues... suggesting new approaches and new policy evaluation methods such as Human Trafficking Policy Index provides solid ground for academic discussion."" Journal of Baltic Studies ""A relevant read... and a good addition for those interested in knowing more about the situation of the region that is a ""hotspot"" of human trafficking."" Journal of Human Trafficking ""Offers a new perspective on human trafficking policies in post-Soviet countries... This book will be of interest to academics and those who wish to understand trafficking policies in the post-Soviet region as well as those involved in dismantling it."" Europe-Asia Studies ""We owe a considerable debt of gratitude to the author for what is a painstakingly detailed and quite comprehensive survey of the situation, a very substantial piece of research."" Journal of Social Policy