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Victor Boutros is a federal prosecutor specializing in human trafficking and civil rights enforcement.
Known for: The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence
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The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence
The Locust Effect reveals how pervasive violence against the poor undermines efforts to alleviate poverty. Gary Haugen and Victor Boutros argue that without addressing everyday violence—such as abuse, extortion, and exploitation—global poverty initiatives will fail. Drawing on real-world cases and extensive research, the authors call for justice systems that protect the vulnerable and enable sustainable development.
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The Hidden Epidemic
Violence against the poor is not a fringe issue—it’s an epidemic. Yet it rarely makes its way into our development conversations. When I first began work on the ground, I expected to confront hunger and disease, but I found that the most immediate threat to the poor was not lack of food or medicine;...
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The Failure of Justice Systems
The brokenness of justice systems in much of the developing world is both heartbreaking and infuriating. Police forces poorly trained or corrupt prey on those they are meant to protect. Courts sit idle or clogged with bribes. For the poor, justice is not merely elusive—it’s dangerous to pursue. Imag...
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Victor Boutros is a federal prosecutor specializing in human trafficking and civil rights enforcement.
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