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Support for Human Trafficking Victims and Law Enforcement Personnel

This act establishes new programs within Homeland Security to better support human trafficking victims and assist personnel exposed to trauma. Citizens can expect more effective aid for crime victims and improved preparedness of law enforcement in dealing with difficult situations.
Key points
The IMPACTT Program will be established to provide training and psychological support for Homeland Security Investigations employees, helping them manage stress and trauma from working with human trafficking victims.
A Victim Assistance Program will be created to hire specialists who will support human trafficking victims, providing emergency aid including food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.
The act mandates the recruitment of forensic interview specialists and victim assistance specialists in Homeland Security Investigations offices, aiming to improve the quality and accessibility of support for victims.
The changes aim to ensure that victim assistance is victim-centered, trauma-informed, and linguistically appropriate.
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Print number: 117_HR_9352
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Process start date: 2022-11-22