STATE APPROACHES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING POLICY IN THE U.S.

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO IMPROVE THE STATE APPROACH TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING? 1.An effective federal and state human trafficking legal framework; 2.Creating a coordinated, comprehensive community response;–24 hour hotline with has designated POC\u27s for all needs, including shelters, services, etc.;–Strong referral protocols;–Media campaign, awareness raising;–Community and direct outreach; 3.Collaboration across jurisdictional boundaries to:–Identify, assist and protect human trafficking victims;–Investigate human traffickers and the related networks;–Initiate prosecutions from U.S. Attorney’s Offices, State Attorney Generals and County and Local Attorney’s Offices;–Hold human traffickers accountable and suppress their markets