Pennsylvania HB2258 mandates trauma-informed screening for human trafficking victimization in juvenile matters.
Pennsylvania HB2258 requires juvenile probation officers to administer trauma-informed screenings for human trafficking victimization during intake conferences. If a child is identified as a victim or at risk, the officer must connect them with specialized services. The Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission, will develop and implement this screening. The act takes effect 90 days after enactment.
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