Lee County Human Trafficking Task Force

Under this award, the Lee County Sheriff's Office will further develop and operate a victim-centered human trafficking task force in conjunction with the U. S. Attorney's Office, federal law enforcement, and the Office for Victims of Crime Human Trafficking Services. The goal of this program is to identify and rescue victims of trafficking through a victim-centered, proactive investigation strategy.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office will develop and operate a victim-centered human trafficking task force in conjunction with the U. S. Attorney's Office, federal law enforcement, and the Office for Victims of Crime Human Trafficking Services. The goal of this program is to identify and rescue victims of trafficking through a victim centered, proactive investigation strategy.

The Lee County Human Trafficking Task Force, through the Lee County Sheriff's Office, will use the grant funds to: expand upon existing anti-trafficking practices; provide train-the-trainer sessions in the areas of victim identification and rescue to law enforcement and other first responders in the county; and conduct public outreach events to raise social awareness and provide broader support for anti-trafficking activities currently underway.

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