[1] In 2008, Liberia was a source, transit, and destination country for children trafficked for forced labor and sexual exploitation.
Aside from capacity issues, in the wake of its war, Liberia has not been sufficiently aggressive in prosecuting traffickers or providing care to victims.
Due to a shortage of funds, police continue to lack basic investigatory tools, such as vehicles, and rely heavily on UN assistance.
Liberia does not provide legal alternatives to the removal of foreign victims to countries where they face hardship or retribution.
Victims are not inappropriately incarcerated, fined or otherwise penalized for unlawful acts committed as a direct result of being trafficked.
The National Human Trafficking Task Force aired anti-trafficking radio spots funded by the Liberian government.
Since November 2007, the Task Force has also worked closely with a local NGO on anti-trafficking public education programs by providing legal guidance.
The government has taken steps to reduce demand for commercial sex acts through its awareness campaign against sexual exploitation and abuse.