§ 74-18r — Human Trafficking Response Unit.

There is hereby created within the Office of the Attorney General the Human Trafficking Response Unit, which shall: 1. Maintain data in a central location on human trafficking that shall be shared with law enforcement, criminal justice entities, social service agencies, and victim services programs and document information including, but not limited to, offenders, locations, victims, types of trafficking, and trafficking techniques. Provided, however, that any personal identifying information shall be de-identified using tokens or a similar method prior to the sharing of data in order to protect individuals' privacy rights; 2. Develop training programs that address prevention efforts and best practices on identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking and support agencies in identifying at-risk environments for human trafficking; 3. Review current state agency policies to ensure they include best practices to identify human trafficking victims and encourage reporting; 4. Create an incentive program to encourage state agencies to have personnel attend training programs and review policies; 5. Appropriate targeted funding for victim services programs; and 6. Publish public service announcements on various media platforms to educate the public about the dangers of human trafficking.

Legislative History

Added by Laws 2022, c. 296, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022.