By DeKalb Times |
Apr 17, 2024
State Representative Jeff Keicher's bill aimed at supporting underage trafficking victims has unanimously passed the Illinois House of Representatives. The legislation, known as House Bill 5465, focuses on helping child victims of human trafficking heal and overcome their traumatic experiences.Keicher expressed his commitment to aiding trafficking victims, especially children, by stating, "Victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, especially children, represent our most vulnerable, and we need to do everything we can to help them through their recovery...