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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A policy established pursuant to this chapter shall, without limitation, include all of the following:
(1) A requirement that an officer contacting a survivor of human trafficking inform them that they have the right to have an advocate present during any interviews with law enforcement and other subsequent examinations and proceedings.
(2) A requirement that the officer explain the benefits of being represented by an advocate, including, without limitation, confidentiality and evidentiary privilege, emotional support, assistance in accessing resources, and assistance with understanding their legal rights.
(3) A requirement that, if the survivor requests an advocate, the officer contact the rape crisis center or another appropriate organization, such as an immigrant services organization, and arrange for an advocate to be present for any further interviews or examinations.
(4) A requirement that an officer obtain a waiver in writing if a survivor refuses an advocate, and inform them that they may revoke their waiver at any time and request an advocate.
(5) A requirement that the officer provide referrals to organizations that provide services to survivors of human trafficking, including, but not limited to, immigrant services organizations.
(6) A requirement that a law enforcement agency, in collaboration with community-based organizations, establish a process for referrals of human trafficking victims to the county social services department.
(7) A requirement that a law enforcement agency work with community-based organizations to provide referrals to services that are consistent with a survivor's culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
(b) Each law enforcement agency shall also create a standardized written waiver of advocacy or may use the waiver developed by the commission pursuant to Section 23024.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 23022 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/welfare-and-institutions-code/wic-sect-23022/
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