FEMA for Safe Recovery Act mandates FEMA to issue regulations preventing gender-based violence, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation.
The FEMA for Safe Recovery Act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue regulations and guidance to prevent gender-based violence, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation after a disaster. It establishes a joint federal and local violence-fighting headquarters post-disaster, provides for trauma-informed services, and ensures FEMA staff are trained to identify and assist victims. The Act also mandates the development of model information materials and signage for disaster shelters, and guidance for emergency managers on the needs of high-risk individuals.
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