Establishes an office within the Missouri Department of Public Safety to prevent and address the targeting of African American women and girls.
The bill mandates the creation of an office within the Missouri Department of Public Safety focused on preventing and addressing the targeting of African American women and girls. The office will advocate for legislation, review sentencing guidelines, collect data, and facilitate technical assistance for law enforcement. It will also coordinate with federal and state agencies, and community-based organizations. The office will issue grants to support services for victims and their families, and will report annually on its activities and outcomes.
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