An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, providing for trauma-informed screening for human trafficking victimization.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Human Services, together with the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission, to create a trauma‑informed screening tool for children accused of delinquency. A juvenile probation officer must administer the screen at the intake conference and, if a child is identified as a victim or at risk of sexual trafficking, connect the child to specialized services. The measure aims to better protect vulnerable youth and ensure they receive appropriate help.

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