Section 299A.79 — Trafficking Study; Analysis And Use Of Data.
299A.79 TRAFFICKING STUDY; ANALYSIS AND USE OF DATA. Subdivision 1. Data analysis. The commissioner shall analyze the data collected in section 299A.785 to develop a plan to address current trafficking and prevent future trafficking in this state. The commissioner may evaluate various approaches used by other state and local governments to address trafficking. The plan […]
Section 299A.795 — Trafficking Victim Assistance.
299A.795 TRAFFICKING VICTIM ASSISTANCE. The commissioner may review the existing services and facilities to meet trafficking victims’ needs and recommend a plan that would coordinate the services including, but not limited to: (1) medical and mental health services; (2) housing; (3) education and job training; (4) English as a second language; (5) interpreting services; (6) […]
Section 299A.7957 — Toll-free Hotline For Trafficking Victims.
299A.7957 TOLL-FREE HOTLINE FOR TRAFFICKING VICTIMS. (a) As used in this section, “trafficking victim” has the meaning given in section 299A.78, subdivision 1. (b) The commissioner of public safety shall contract with a nonprofit organization that provides legal services to domestic and international trafficking victims to maintain a toll-free telephone hotline for trafficking victims. The […]
Section 299A.78 — Statewide Human Trafficking Assessment.
299A.78 STATEWIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ASSESSMENT. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of sections 299A.78 to 299A.795, the following definitions apply: (a) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. (b) “Nongovernmental organizations” means nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations that provide legal, social, or other community services. (c) “Blackmail” has the meaning given in section 609.281, subdivision […]
Section 299A.783 — Statewide Antitrafficking Investigation Coordination.
299A.783 STATEWIDE ANTITRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION COORDINATION. Subdivision 1. Antitrafficking investigation coordinator. The commissioner of public safety must appoint a statewide antitrafficking investigation coordinator who shall work in the Office of Justice Programs. The coordinator must be a current or former law enforcement officer or prosecutor with experience investigating or prosecuting trafficking-related offenses. The coordinator must also […]
Section 299A.785 — Trafficking Study.
299A.785 TRAFFICKING STUDY. Subdivision 1. Information to be collected. The commissioner shall elicit the cooperation and assistance of government agencies and nongovernmental organizations as appropriate to assist in the collection of trafficking data. The commissioner shall direct the appropriate authorities in each agency and organization to make best efforts to collect information relevant to tracking […]