Human trafficking affects every community. Effective legislation at the state level is important because it gives states the opportunity to create laws that are comprehensive and victim-centered. Additionally, state legislation can also catalyze community awareness and increase local media attention, leading to increased victim identification, protection, referral to services, and prosecutions.
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According to national estimates, there are 100,000 children in the commercial sex trade in the United States. Safe Harbor laws help all of these children get the care they so desperately need.
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