This bill amends the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 to expand the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction by requiring coordination with nonprofit organizations and universities on preventing and responding to crimes against children. The legislation directs the strategy to include best practices for preventing, identifying, and responding to various crimes including physical abuse, sexual abuse, abduction, sexual exploitation, and trafficking of children. It also requires the strategy to provide evidence-based guidance on supporting child victims and to include recommendations for federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies on implementing these best practices. The bill does not establish new funding or specific timelines, but rather requires that these coordination and recommendation elements be incorporated into the existing national strategy. The legislation affects law enforcement agencies at all levels, nonprofit organizations working with child victims, academic institutions, and ultimately aims to improve the overall response to crimes against children across the country.
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