This bill mandates the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), in collaboration with the Commission on Human Trafficking, to establish a Statewide initiative for the Red Sand Project, which will align with Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January. The initiative aims to raise awareness about human trafficking through a creative approach, where red sand is poured into sidewalk cracks to symbolize the victims who fall through societal gaps. Additionally, the Attorney General is authorized to allocate funds from the Human Trafficking Survivors Assistance Fund to support this initiative.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing law to require the Commission on Human Trafficking to not only promote public awareness of human trafficking but also to specifically include the Red Sand Project in its outreach efforts. This aligns with the commission's ongoing responsibilities to evaluate human trafficking laws, review victim assistance programs, and develop public awareness mechanisms. The bill emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts to address human trafficking and support victims through various initiatives and resources.

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Introduced: 52:17B-237