Combating Human Trafficking and Online Child Exploitation in the United States

What it means

This order prioritizes federal resources to combat human trafficking and online child exploitation in the US. It establishes a dedicated position within the Domestic Policy Council and requires agencies to improve methods of estimating trafficking prevalence while enhancing coordination in targeting traffickers.

Expected impact

• Improved federal coordination and response to human trafficking through dedicated personnel and better information sharing
• Enhanced capabilities to detect online child exploitation and locate missing children vulnerable to trafficking
• New prevention programs in schools funded through partnerships between federal agencies and state/local law enforcement
• Expanded housing options for trafficking victims through collaboration between HHS, HUD, and community organizations
• Better methods for estimating trafficking prevalence to guide future anti-trafficking efforts