The 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 D.C. Law 20-276 , 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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