Victory on the Hill.

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NCSL's D.C. staff, led by Susan Pamas Frederick and Jennifer Arguinzoni, celebrated the passage of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act this spring. NCSL had focused much of its advocacy efforts on this federal legislation that will strengthen enforcement efforts and assist trafficking victims.

NCSL not only assisted in drafting provisions in this bill, but also supported other trafficking legislation, as the issue has become a growing concern for many state legislators. "This legislation," says Bill Pound, NCSL executive director, "addresses the common goal federal, state and local governments share of eradicating the inhumane practice of human trafficking."

State lawmakers play a vital role...