Put Trafficking Victims First Act: Enhanced Protection and Support
This act aims to enhance the safety and support for human trafficking victims. It introduces new guidelines for law enforcement to identify victims first, before arresting them for offenses resulting from their exploitation. Additionally, the act seeks to improve data collection on human trafficking and ensure that victims, including children, receive appropriate assistance and care, rather than being treated as criminals.
Key points
Law enforcement must determine if an individual is a trafficking victim before arresting them for related offenses.
Increased support for organizations assisting victims, including protecting their safety.
Improved data collection on human trafficking to combat the issue more effectively.
Child sex trafficking victims are to be treated as needing care, not as criminals.
Facilitating the clearing of records for trafficking victims related to prostitution and non-violent offenses resulting from their exploitation.
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