Child Exploitation Investigations: Multidisciplinary Teams and Victim Support
This new law mandates the FBI to use multidisciplinary teams in investigations of child sexual exploitation or abuse, child sexual abuse material production, or child trafficking, unless unavailable or inconsistent with federal law. This aims to provide better support for victims, coordinated investigative actions, and access to medical and psychological assistance, regardless of the victim's age. The changes are intended to streamline the investigative process and ensure comprehensive care for children affected by these crimes.
Key points
FBI must use multidisciplinary teams (investigators, mental health professionals, medical personnel, victim advocates) in child exploitation cases, unless unavailable.
Ensuring access to trained forensic interviewers for children and coordination with children's advocacy centers.
Strengthening collaboration between the FBI and children's advocacy centers for better investigation coordination and victim assistance.
The Director must make advocates available to each victim who reports child sexual abuse or child trafficking in connection with an FBI investigation.
Authorization of increased funding for child abuse victim support programs and the development of advocacy centers.
VOTING RESULTS
2022-12-22
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