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Committee hears resolution to study human-trafficking victim services and reentry programs
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 3028 would direct legislative management to study victim services and reentry programs for human-trafficking survivors; sponsors and service providers described gaps in data, funding and shelter/transportation safety and urged inclusion of survivor voices in any study.
Representative Steve Vetter opened testimony on House Concurrent Resolution 3028, saying the measure would direct legislative management to study human-trafficking victim services with a focus on reentry into the workforce and protections against coercion and reprisals from traffickers.
"The main purpose... is for reentry and protection from the bad guys," Vetter said, describing his interest in identifying programs and service gaps that impede survivors' safe reintegration.
Policy and service providers testified in support. Jacob Thompson of North Dakota Family Alliance Legislative Action emphasized the severe…
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