Communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (pursuant to item 8000-0605 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its FY24 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program Report

This document is a report submitted by the Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research to state legislative committees regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program. The report details how the state allocated $475,000 to five District Attorneys to help them investigate and prosecute human trafficking cases while supporting services for survivors. Funds were distributed through a competitive application process that evaluated proposals based on the applicants' experience, program goals, and budget plans. The initiative aims to strengthen law enforcement capacity and expand victim-centered, trauma-informed support services across the Commonwealth.