Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced that Illinois has earned an “A” rating for its support of human trafficking survivors, marking a dramatic improvement from an “F” just a few years ago. The new grade comes from Shared Hope International’s Just Like Me report, which evaluates states on how well their laws protect and assist survivors.
According to ISP, the upgrade is largely due to the passage of the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act. This law strengthens protections for survivors and ensures state agencies take trauma-informed approaches to care and investigation.
Illinois now ranks second in the nation for its human trafficking survivor laws, becoming one of only three states to receive an “A” grade. The Just Like Me report uses a Top Ten list of key laws to assess each state, focusing on both prevention and survivor recovery.
Officials say the move reflects years of collaboration between law enforcement, advocates, and policymakers to better serve survivors and address long-term trauma.
For more information, readers can review the full ISP release at bit.ly/47CtdJ5.
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