Sec. 165. Vulnerable population and child welfare training for immigration enforcement officers
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The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and independent child welfare experts shall mandate live specialized training of all Federal personnel, relevant personnel employed by those States reimbursed for activities related to care and services for separated children, and State and local personnel and relevant SSAs, who come into contact with vulnerable populations as defined at section 160(a) in all relevant legal authorities, policies, and procedures pertaining to the humanitarian and due process protections for these vulnerable populations.
Such personnel shall be trained to work with vulnerable populations, including identifying members of a vulnerable population, and identifying members of a vulnerable population for whom asylum or special juvenile immigrant relief may be appropriate. Personnel shall establish collaborative relationships with local mental health professionals to provide training in preparation for apprehensions of individuals with mental health needs. Participants will be required to undertake periodic and continuing training on best practices and changes in the law, policies, and procedures for these vulnerable populations.
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall require all law enforcement agencies under agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to establish Memoranda of Understanding with SSAs with respect to the availability of services relevant to the humanitarian and due process protections for vulnerable populations as defined in section 160(a).