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Victim Support: New Homeland Security Investigations Assistance Program

This act establishes a formal victim assistance program within Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), meaning better support for crime victims. Through this program, victims of human trafficking and other crimes will receive more coordinated assistance, including access to specialists and staff training. The goal is to ensure that victims' needs are considered at every stage of the investigation and judicial process.
Key points
Formal establishment of a victim assistance program within Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Placement of victim assistance specialists and forensic interview specialists in HSI offices nationwide.
Training for HSI personnel on victims' rights and victim-centered approaches.
Authorization of $25 million annually for the program from 2022 to 2026.
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Additional Information
Homeland Security Investigations Victim Assistance Act of 2021
Print number: HR 1527
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Process start date: 2021-03-02