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§ Partnership of Local and Federal Agencies ensures the best long-term treatment for victims and most severe penalties for traffickers.

§ Victims must not be treated as criminals, but as victims and witnesses. There is no case without a victim.

§ The initial rescue and interview will dramatically facilitate or hinder the rest of the case.

§ Partnership with service providers will ensure the best treatment of victims which will provide you with the best witness and a successful prosecution.

§ Dedicate a unit of trained officers to the issue, but train all staff.