Search Results: keywords:"victim services"

  • S. 4007 — To direct the Attorney General to study issues relating to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,522

    S. 4007 is a bill that aims to enhance the understanding and handling of human trafficking in the United States. It proposes directing the Attorney General to set up a working group to develop methods to better assess human trafficking prevalence, make improvements in data...

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    S. 4007 is a plan to help the government understand and stop bad people from tricking and hurting others by making them do things they don't want to do. It wants to make sure that the people who were hurt can get help and have their records cleaned if they did anything wrong because of this.

  • S. 3763 — To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to establish, implement, and administer violent incident clearance and technology investigative methods, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:3,353

    The bill, known as the "Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2024" or the "VICTIM Act of 2024," directs the Attorney General to create a grant program to improve the investigation of violent crimes like homicides and shootings. It aims to help law...

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    The VICTIM Act of 2024 is a plan where the government gives money to police to help them solve more serious crimes, like when someone hurts others. The money will help them get new tools, hire more people, and support those who have been hurt, but there are some concerns about how the money will be used and who will get it.

  • S. RES. 528 — Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2024 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:256

    The resolution S. RES. 528 from the 118th Congress designates January 2024 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." It highlights the serious impact of stalking, noting that a significant number of individuals, both women and men, have experienced stalking. The resolution...

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    In January 2024, people will be reminded of the importance of stopping stalking, which is when someone follows or watches another person without their consent, making them feel scared. This month is meant to teach everyone how serious it is and to help those who are hurt by it.