District of Columbia § 22-1842 Training program.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 22-1842 — Training program.

District of Columbia § 22-1842

Title 22Criminal Offenses and Penalties.

Ch. 18AHuman Trafficking.

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D.C. Code § 22-1842 (2026).

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(a)The Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”), the Child and Family Services Agency (“CFSA”), and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (“DYRS”) shall provide training on human trafficking to:

(1)New law enforcement officers, social workers, and case managers; and

(2)Current law enforcement officers, social worker employees, and case managers who have not previously received comparable training.

(b)The training shall be a minimum of 4 hours and shall include:

(1)The nature and dimension of human trafficking;

(2)The legal rights and remedies available to a victim of human trafficking;

(3)The services and facilities available to a victim of human trafficking;

(4)The legal duties imposed on a police officer, social worker, or case manager to enforce the pr

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(a) The Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”), the Child and Family Services Agency (“CFSA”), and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (“DYRS”) shall provide training on human trafficking to:

(1) New law enforcement officers, social workers, and case managers; and

(2) Current law enforcement officers, social worker employees, and case managers who have not previously received comparable training.

(b) The training shall be a minimum of 4 hours and shall include:

(1) The nature and dimension of human trafficking;

(2) The legal rights and remedies available to a victim of human trafficking;

(3) The services and facilities available to a victim of human trafficking;

(4) The legal duties imposed on a police officer, social worker, or case manager to enforce the provisions of D.C. Law 20-276 , and to offer protection and assistance to a victim of human trafficking;

(5) Techniques for determining when a person may be a victim of trafficking;

(6) Techniques for handling a human trafficking offense that promotes the safety of the victim; and

(7) The particular needs of youth and minor trafficking victims;

(c) MPD, CFSA, and DYRS shall consult with community organizations that provide training, resources, advocacy, or services to victims of human trafficking for assistance in developing and presenting training on human trafficking.