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Lawmakers hear resolution to study human-trafficking victim services and reentry programs
Summary
Representative Steve Vetter asked the Judiciary Committee to direct legislative management to study services and reentry supports for human-trafficking victims; advocates, service providers and a survivor described gaps in data, protection and long-term supports.
Bismarck — The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony Thursday on House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct legislative management to study human-trafficking victim services and reentry programs and report findings to legislators for possible future legislation.
Representative Steve Vetter, sponsor of HCR 3028, told the committee the study would focus on two main objectives: compiling up-to-date information about services for trafficking victims and concentrating on workforce reentry and protective measures that help victims avoid being re-trafficked. "How can the state help victims of this terrible crime? The main purpose ... is for reentry and…
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