Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act

General Summary

The "Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act" aims to prevent and address sex trafficking of children in foster care, extend and improve adoption incentives, and enhance international child support recovery.

status

Became law

Notable Sections

Identifying and Protecting Children at Risk

Requires states to develop policies for identifying and providing services to children at risk of sex trafficking.

Reporting Requirements

Mandates states to report instances of sex trafficking and maintain records in the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System

Missing Children

Enhances efforts to locate and assist runaway foster children vulnerable to trafficking