Becker's Healthcare December 16, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent signing of several human trafficking bills into law marks a pivotal moment for California’s fight against one of society’s most insidious crimes.
These laws strengthen penalties for traffickers, expand survivor protections, and provide additional resources for law enforcement. However, legislation alone is insufficient to create real change in our approach to this public health and human rights crisis. Hospitals and healthcare systems must rise to the challenge of bringing these policy changes to life at the operational level.
California’s legislation reflects a growing trend: New York, for example, already mandates that hospitals implement human trafficking policies, emphasizing the role of healthcare in addressing trafficking. These initiatives highlight the pressing need for hospitals nationwide to adopt...
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