APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER WANG
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2720 (SCHIAVO) HUMAN
TRAFFICKING VICTIM SUPPORT COORDINATOR IS TO BE MANDATED
IN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES EMPLOYING
MORE THAN 25 PEACE OFFICERS
WHEREAS, human trafficking remains a critical violation of human rights, involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act; and WHEREAS, survivors of human trafficking often face profound physical, psychological, and systemic challenges that require specialized, long-term, and multidisciplinary support to facilitate recovery and reintegration; and
WHEREAS, current support structures for survivors are frequently fragmented, making it difficult for victims to navigate the complexities of legal, medical, social, and housing services; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 2720 seeks to establish a dedicated Human Trafficking Victim Support Coordinator position, designed to streamline communication between law enforcement, service providers, and legal entities; and WHEREAS, a centralized coordination model has been proven to increase service accessibility, reduce the likelihood of re-traumatization for survivors, and improve the overall efficacy of victim-centered assistance programs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Oakland City Council formally declares its strong support for Assembly Bill 2720, recognizing that this legislation provides a vital mechanism to ensure that survivors receive the comprehensive, trauma-informed care they deserve; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Oakland City Council urges the State Assembly to prioritize the passage of this bill, thereby affirming a commitment to the dignity, safety, and rehabilitation of all human trafficking survivors; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the offices of the bill's sponsors and members of the legislative committee currently reviewing Assembly Bill 2720.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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