By DeKalb Times |
May 10, 2024
Illinois House Republicans have proposed legislation to enhance the protection of human trafficking victims and prosecute offenders. This move comes in response to a failing grade given to the state by Shared Hope International, an advocacy group working against sex trafficking. The organization's 2023 report card indicated that Illinois' score had risen from 48 to 54.5 out of 100 between 2021 and 2023, but it still fell short of a passing grade.