Sec. 15. Human Trafficking Justice Coordinators
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Section 606 of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 ( 34 U.S.C. 20711 ) is amended— in subsection (b)(1)— by striking subparagraph (B); and by redesignating subparagraphs
(C)and
(D)as subparagraphs
(B)and (C), respectively; and by adding at the end the following: The Attorney General shall designate in each Federal judicial district not less than 1 assistant United States attorney to serve as the Human Trafficking Coordinator for the district who, in addition to any other responsibilities, works with a human trafficking victim-witness specialist and shall be responsible for— implementing the National Strategy with respect to all forms of human trafficking, including labor trafficking and sex trafficking; prosecuting, or assisting in the prosecution of, human trafficking cases; conducting public outreach and awareness activities relating to human trafficking; ensuring the collection of data required to be collected under clause
(viii)of section 105(d)(7)(Q) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7103(d)(7)(Q) ), as added by section 17 of the Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017 , is sought; coordinating with other Federal agencies, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, victim service providers, and other relevant non-governmental organizations to build partnerships on activities relating to human trafficking; and ensuring the collection of restitution for victims is sought as required to be ordered under section 1593 of title 18, United States Code, and section 2429 of such title, as added by section 3 of the Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017 . Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017 , the Attorney General shall designate an official who shall coordinate human trafficking efforts within the Department of Justice who, in addition to any other responsibilities, shall be responsible for— coordinating, promoting, and supporting the work of the Department of Justice relating to human trafficking, including investigation, prosecution, training, outreach, victim support, grant-making, and policy activities; in consultation with survivors of human trafficking, or anti-human trafficking organizations, producing and disseminating, including making publicly available when appropriate, replication guides and training materials for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, emergency responders, individuals working in victim services, adult and child protective services, social services, and public safety, medical personnel, mental health personnel, financial services personnel, and any other individuals whose work may bring them in contact with human trafficking regarding how to— identify signs of human trafficking; conduct investigations in human trafficking cases; address evidentiary issues and other legal issues; and appropriately assess, respond to, and interact with victims and witnesses in human trafficking cases, including in administrative, civil, and criminal judicial proceedings; and carrying out such other duties as the Attorney General determines necessary in connection with enhancing the understanding, prevention, and detection of, and response to, human trafficking. .
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