Combating Child Trafficking: Victim Support and Prevention
This act aims to combat child trafficking, especially for sexual exploitation. It introduces new educational programs for children and youth, supports victims through job training and long-term care, and strengthens inter-agency cooperation for more effective identification and assistance to those affected.
Key points
Establishment of an interagency task force to combat domestic child human trafficking, involving various government departments.
Conducting a study on child human trafficking to better understand its causes and effects.
Launching grant programs for schools and foster care agencies to educate children about the risks.
Support for law enforcement in identifying victims and creating diversion programs to connect them with support services instead of the justice system.
Funding for job skills training and employment assistance for survivors of child human trafficking.
Providing long-term care facilities, counseling, and housing for victims of child human trafficking.
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