I actually want to follow up on what you were saying in terms of the labor recruiting.
Because anybody is supposed to know that. I mean, that is statutory rape, right?
In 2013, 60 percent of the child sex trafficking victims recovered as a part of an FBI nationwide raid from over 70 citi...
Unfortunately, the child welfare system as a whole has not truly recognized trafficking as a crisis within the foster ca...
the fact is that if it is a third party who is the perpetrator of abuse, then it doesn't fall within most State statutes...
I look forward to continuing working with my colleagues.
we cannot continue to fail our Nation's children.
I am very appreciative of your ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for foster youth and families.
these first steps do not require additional Federal funding.
To address the gaps, I have introduced H.R. 1732, the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act.
It is clear we need a comprehensive approach to prevent the victimization of our children.