NCJFCJ, What Should Judges Know About Federal, Tribal, and State Domestic Child Sex Trafficking Legislation? (2019) [pdf]

A 2019 guide from the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) provides judges with information on navigating federal, tribal, and state legislation related to domestic child sex trafficking (DCST), emphasizing a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach. The guide addresses key federal laws, the implementation of state “safe harbor” laws, complex tribal jurisdictional issues, and encourages judges to act as community leaders in coordinating multidisciplinary responses to DCST cases.