Jamaica remains at tier 2 in US Trafficking in Persons Report

Jamaica has maintained its Tier 2 status in the 2024 US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons Report, indicating that the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) does not yet meet the minimum standards for eliminating trafficking, despite notable efforts toward improvement.

Government efforts and progress

The State Department acknowledges that the Jamaican government is making considerable strides to combat human trafficking.

These include increased victim identification, enhanced support, and a rise in the initiation of investigations and prosecutions against traffickers.

Moreover, the GOJ has taken steps to institutionalize training for both criminal justice officials and victim service providers.

Funding for victim services has been increased, and six new child-friendly spaces have been created to support the immediate needs of child victims.