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Improved Support for Child Victims: New FBI Procedures

This act introduces new rules for the FBI in cases involving child exploitation. It aims to ensure that victims receive better support and assistance, and that investigations are conducted in a more coordinated and child-sensitive manner. Citizens can expect children to be treated with greater care during investigations.
Key points
The FBI will be required to use multidisciplinary teams (doctors, psychologists, lawyers) in child exploitation cases, ensuring comprehensive support.
Children will be interviewed by specially trained experts, often in collaboration with children's advocacy centers, to minimize trauma.
The act ensures access to advocates and victim support specialists at every stage of the investigation, regardless of the child's age.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9043
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Process start date: 2022-09-29