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HI SR216

HI SR216
Urging The Department Of Human Services To Establish Or Contract With A Victim Service Provider To Operate And Maintain An Emergency Shelter For Children Who Are Survivors Of Sex Trafficking.


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Introduced
03/11/2022
In Committee
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH OR CONTRACT WITH A VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING. .

AI Summary

This Resolution urges the Department of Human Services to either create or hire a specialized organization, known as a victim service provider, to run and keep up an emergency shelter specifically for children who have survived sex trafficking. This is important because existing facilities are insufficient, with one previously operating shelter having to stop services due to funding issues, and the demand for services, including trauma-informed care (support that acknowledges and addresses the impact of trauma), has significantly increased, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed shelter aims to offer a range of essential services such as housing, medical care, mental health support, therapy, legal assistance, and diagnostic services to help these young survivors recover and rebuild their lives, thereby improving the state's overall response to sexual exploitation by creating a coordinated system of care.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06/06/22. (on 06/06/2022)

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