Sec. 2. Victim-centered guidance
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Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with Federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors and other appropriate stakeholders, shall develop and publish victim-centered guidance to strengthen protections for child sex trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers, including— practices to minimize the adverse consequences of testifying on child sex trafficking victim witnesses; safe travel, lodging, and accompaniment for child sex trafficking victim witnesses; use of child advocacy centers and family justice centers, where appropriate; and safety planning, including post-trial safety planning.
Not later than 180 days after the publication of the guidance required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall disseminate and provide training to each office of the United States Attorney on the victim-centered guidance.