Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a $1.29 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime to enhance the Commonwealth’s efforts to combat child and youth labor and sex trafficking.
Through a series of coordinated objectives in partnership with researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and the non-profit organization ImPACT Virginia, the Virginia Office of the Attorney General will work to strengthen interagency collaboration, expand research, enhance training resources, and pilot innovative support programs for youth victims of human trafficking.
“No child should ever have to endure the horrors of human trafficking,” said Attorney General Jason Miyares. “This comprehensive multi-year plan will leverage the expertise and resources of our public and private partners to identify victims, dismantle trafficking networks, and ensure survivors receive the compassionate, trauma-informed care they deserve. By tackling gaps in identification, training, and services, Virginia will continue to act as a national leader in combating child and youth trafficking for years to come.”