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VAWA Passage is Good News for Anti Trafficking Efforts
VAWA Passage is Good News for Anti Trafficking Efforts
April 7, 2022
It's finally a crime for federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual contact with anyone in their custody thanks to the recent reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
