District Of Columbia § 22-1842 - Training program.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 22-1842 — Training program., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-1842. Training program.
22-1842The Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”), the Child and Family Services Agency (“CFSA”), and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (“DYRS”) shall provide training on human trafficking to:
New law enforcement officers, social workers, and case managers; and
Current law enforcement officers, social worker employees, and case managers who have not previously received comparable training.
The training shall be a minimum of 4 hours and shall include:
The nature and dimension of human trafficking;
The legal rights and remedies available to a victim of human trafficking;
The services and facilities available to a victim of human trafficking;
The legal duties imposed on a police officer, social worker, or case manager to enforce the provisions of , and to offer protection and assistance to a victim of human trafficking;
Techniques for determining when a person may be a victim of trafficking;
Techniques for handling a human trafficking offense that promotes the safety of the victim; and
The particular needs of youth and minor trafficking victims;
MPD, CFSA, and DYRS shall consult with community organizations that provide training, resources, advocacy, or services to victims of human trafficking for assistance in developing and presenting training on human trafficking.
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