European Scientific Journal November 2017 edition Vol.13, No.32 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 89 Dynamics of Trafficking in Human Beings and the Role of the Social Worker (Albanian Case) Muco Ervin, (PhD candidate) University of Tirana, Albania Doi: 10.19044/esj.2017.v13n32p89 URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2017.v13n32p89 Abstract The phenomena of Human Trafficking constitutes a violation of human rights, by restricting the freedom and putting in danger the lives of individuals, communities, and states. It positions individuals on slavery conditions and as a consequence victimizes them. Meanwhile, profits generated by human trafficking, the low risk and cost of engaging in this criminal activity, makes it very attractive for individuals, criminals networks, and the state as well. This causes negative consequences not only on individuals live but also on the economy and the political stability of a country. It harms social relation, brings a sense of fear and unsafety, and decreases the social trust among members of the community and state institutions. Moreover, THB has a negative impact on the economy by enabling individuals, organized crime, corporates, and states to maximise their profits by exploiting people. To succeed in the fight against THB and the reintegration process as well, we must recognize the factors that motivate and support it and actors involved in this operations (individuals, groups, organizations, and institutions). In this context, the role of the social worker is critical to understanding the phenomena and its consequences at different levels: micro, mezzo, and macro. Keywords: Social worker, THB, reintegration Methodology This article analyses available information and data on THB. It includes the number of people trafficked, globally and locally (in Albania), services provided to them, challenges faced by the state and other stakeholders in the fight against the phenomena and the reintegration process. Given the complexity of the phenomena, this article aims to identify the state's responsibility about THB. The state has an ambiguous nature. On one side is engaged in the fight against THB, and on the other side it can sponsor, support or create the incentives for the phenomena to happen.