Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021

Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021

This bill allows grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to be used for programs to combat human trafficking.

Bill 117 HR 3996, also known as the Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021, aims to provide law enforcement agencies with additional resources to combat the demand for sex trafficking. The bill focuses on targeting the individuals who create the demand for sex trafficking by increasing penalties for those who purchase or solicit sex from trafficking victims.

The bill includes provisions for increased training for law enforcement officers to better identify and investigate cases of sex trafficking. It also calls for the establishment of a national database to track individuals who have been convicted of purchasing sex from trafficking victims.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding for victim support services, including counseling and housing assistance, to help survivors of sex trafficking rebuild their lives. It also includes measures to increase public awareness of the issue of sex trafficking and educate communities on how to recognize and report suspected cases. Overall, the Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021 aims to strengthen law enforcement efforts to combat sex trafficking by targeting the demand side of the industry and providing support for survivors.