Establishing proper protocols for law enforcement interactions with survivors will allow California to combat human trafficking while centering the needs of survivors and advancing trauma-informed justice practices.
Sadly, the first time many survivors of trafficking first engage with the government, they are seen as offenders of prostitution or other crimes.
AB 2020 is a commonsense, smart solution that advances the health, safety, and well-being of victims of human trafficking, said Natasha Minsker, Policy Advisor for Smart Justice California.
In 2021, the National Human Trafficking Hotline received 51,073 contacts about human trafficking and issues related to it across the United States.
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