Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act
/ˈvɪktɪmz əv ˈtræfɪkɪŋ ænd ˈvaɪələns prəˈtɛkʃən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A comprehensive U.S. federal law enacted in 2000 aimed at combating human trafficking, protecting victims, and prosecuting traffickers.
The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act sets forth measures to assist survivors of trafficking.
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- victims of trafficking and violence protection act
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as TVPA, this act combines criminal justice and victim support provisions and serves as a foundational legal framework against trafficking in persons in the United States.
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