May 23, 2023
City Council
DATE: May 23, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Soheila Bana
Subject:
Presentation from Richmond Police Department and
Family Justice Center on Addressing Sex Trafficking
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no cost associated with receiving the presentation on anti sex trafficking efforts
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
The City Council has supported the Human Trafficking
Unit in the RPD and community programs working to
combat this issue.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
SB 357 includes policy that prohibits the police from
approaching a suspected prostitute for loitering.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE a presentation from the Richmond Police
Department, the Contra Costa County Human Trafficking
Task Force, and the Family Justice Center on anti-sex
trafficking efforts. (Councilmember Soheila Bana (620-
6743)
DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Bana requested a presentation on current collaborative efforts with RPD regarding human trafficking.
AGENDA
REPORT
May 23, 2023
Captain John Lopez with the Richmond Police Department will discuss the following topics:
- Mission and Vision
- SB 357 / Loitering for the Purposes of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense o Prohibits law enforcement to detain/arrest an individual for loitering in a public place with the intent to commit prostitution.
o California Penal Code Section 653.22 no longer exists o What is the impact for Richmond?
- Police Operations and Strategic Plan
- Current Staffing
o The decreased staffing within the police department has negatively impacted efforts from RPD
Katrina Natale, Director of the Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Task Force will discuss the following topics:
- Overview
o Vision, Mission, Co-Leadership, partners, organization - Key Principles & Activities
o Achievements (Richmond Focus)
o 23rd Street Corridor Working Group
- Strategic Plan: 2022-2025
Susun Kim, Esq., Executive Director of the Contra Costa Family Justice Center will discuss the following topics:
- Mission, Values and Mission
- Community Services
o Serving families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 - Presentation Slides