Appropriate Implementation for Child Victims

The provisions of this article shall be provided to trafficking victims who are minors in a manner that is in the minor’s best interests and appropriate to their situation. Minor trafficking victims shall be provided with appropriate services, which may include an explanation of their rights, privacy, housing, care, and age-appropriate support and rights. Special programs should be developed to accommodate minor witnesses including, but not limited to:

(a)testimony of minor conducted outside court setting or by video;

(b)all testimony and court proceedings take place with parent, legal guardian or foster parent present, if it is in the best interests of the minor;

(c)whenever safe and possible, minors should be reunited with family members, whether within or outside COL 6/21/2023 CH. 26 HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION the United States; and

(d)special mental and physical medical care tailored to the minor’s needs.