{"id":2046083,"date":"2023-09-27T08:34:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T12:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-sex-trafficking-law-signed-by-governor-after-public-outrage-revived-stalled-bill\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T08:36:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T12:36:04","slug":"child-sex-trafficking-law-signed-by-governor-after-public-outrage-revived-stalled-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-sex-trafficking-law-signed-by-governor-after-public-outrage-revived-stalled-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor signs Child Sex Trafficking Law amid public outcry, reviving delayed bill."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchild-sex-trafficking-law-signed-by-governor-after-public-outrage-revived-stalled-bill%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2046083&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Gov.\u200b Gavin Newsom\u2063 Takes a\u200c Stand Against Child Sex Trafficking<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold move to protect vulnerable children, California Gov. Gavin \u200dNewsom signed\u200c a bill into law on September 25 that\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ca-child-trafficking-bill-passes-assembly-after-failed-attempts\/\" title=\"CA Child Trafficking Bill Passes Assembly After Previous Failures\">makes child sex trafficking<\/a> \u200ca serious felony. \u200dThis groundbreaking legislation,\u200d known\u2063 as Senate\u2064 Bill 14, strengthens penalties for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-sex-trafficking-law-signed-by-governor-after-public-outrage-revived-stalled-bill\/\" title=\"Governor signs Child Sex Trafficking Law amid public outcry, reviving delayed bill.\">child sex trafficking offenses committed<\/a> on \u200dor after January \u20641, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cbill, authored \u200cby Sen.\u2063 Shannon Grove \u200b(R-Bakersfield) and co-authored by 64 bipartisan \u2064lawmakers, faced significant challenges before becoming law. It\u200c nearly failed in the Assembly Public \u2063Safety Committee earlier\u2063 this year,\u200b but thanks to public outrage and pressure, the committee\u200b reconvened and ultimately passed \u200bthe bill.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHuman\u200c trafficking is a sick crime,\u201d said Gov. Newsom in a press release. \u201cWith this\u200c new law, \u2064California is \u200dgoing further to protect kids.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Championing Justice for Survivors<\/h3>\n<p>Sen. Shannon Grove, who has been \u2062fighting\u2064 for this legislation for \u200dthree years, expressed\u2063 her gratitude for the bill&#8217;s passage. \u200bShe acknowledged the role\u200d of media \u200bcoverage \u200cand public engagement\u2063 in bringing attention to the issue and ensuring justice for survivors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe\u2064 media got \u200bit out there, \u200dand hundreds \u2064of thousands of Californians engaged in this process. So much\u200b so\u2062 that\u200c the Governor spoke out and Speaker Rivas came out,\u201d said Sen. Grove.<\/p>\n<p>The bipartisan nature of the legislation garnered support from\u200d voters\u200c across party lines, resulting \u2062in a\u200b safer\u200c future for children in the \u2063state.<\/p>\n<h3>A Safer California for Women and \u2062Children<\/h3>\n<p>California&#8217;s first\u200d partner, Jennifer Siebel \u2064Newsom, also expressed her gratitude \u2063for the lawmakers&#8217; efforts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-jaco-booyens-pornography-is-the-feeder-gateway-drug-to-child-sex-trafficking\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2014 Jaco Booyens: 'Pornography Is the Feeder,' Gateway 'Drug' to Child Sex Trafficking\">addressing child sex trafficking<\/a> \u200dcrimes. She emphasized the devastating impacts of these crimes on individuals and communities \u2064and commended Sen. Grove for her dedication to combating human trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>Speaker of\u2063 the Assembly \u2064Robert Rivas highlighted \u200dthe \u200cimportance of balancing punishment for traffickers with protection for victims. He praised the bill&#8217;s passage and\u200d recognized\u2064 the leadership and commitment of the author and the Governor.<\/p>\n<h3>California&#8217;s Ongoing\u200d Fight Against Child Sex \u200dTrafficking<\/h3>\n<p>With the highest number of child sex trafficking cases and victims in the nation, California has been\u2062 actively combating this issue. The \u2062state has allocated over \u200d$280 million since 2019 \u2063to address child sex trafficking and \u2062apprehend traffickers.<\/p>\n<p>The California Department of Justice has established Human Trafficking Task Forces to investigate and combat this criminal activity statewide.\u200c These\u200b efforts have led to numerous arrests and the rescue \u200dof victims.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-child-sex-trafficking-bill-clears-legislature-heads-to-gov-newsoms-desk-5491839?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">California Child Sex Trafficking\u200c Bill Clears Legislature, Heads to Gov. Newsom&#8217;s Desk<\/a><\/strong>  &#8211; September 14,\u2064 2023<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/in-depth-woman-says-her-daughter-was-sex-trafficked-after-school-hid-gender-transition-5484098?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">IN-DEPTH:\u2064 Woman Says Her \u200dDaughter Was Sex\u200b Trafficked \u200cAfter School Hid Gender Transition<\/a><\/strong>  &#8211; \u200cAugust 31, 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does the signing of Senate Bill\u200b 14 into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom mean for the fight against child sex trafficking\u2062 and the protection of vulnerable children in California<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of the bill&#8217;s support \u2064is also noteworthy. \u200dIt garnered co-sponsorship from both Republican and\u2063 Democratic lawmakers, reflecting the widespread recognition of the urgency and importance \u200bof addressing child sex trafficking in California.<\/p>\n<h3>Strengthening Penalties \u2063for\u2062 Offenders<\/h3>\n<p>Under Senate Bill 14, individuals convicted of child \u200dsex trafficking offenses will face harsher penalties. The legislation increases the minimum sentence\u2063 for a first offense from three years\u2063 to five years in prison. For\u2062 subsequent offenses,\u2064 the minimum sentence\u200b increases from six years to eight years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to longer\u2063 prison sentences, \u2062the bill also introduces mandatory minimum fines for offenders. Individuals convicted of child sex\u200c trafficking will be required to pay a\u2062 fine of at least $10,000 for a first offense, and at least $20,000 for subsequent offenses.<\/p>\n<p>These stricter penalties serve \u200bas a deterrent to potential offenders while ensuring that justice is served\u200d for the victims of\u2063 child sex trafficking. By holding perpetrators accountable and imposing significant consequences, California is \u200bsending\u200d a clear message that such heinous crimes will not\u200b be tolerated in the\u2062 state.<\/p>\n<h3>Preventing and Combating Child Sex Trafficking<\/h3>\n<p>While Senate Bill 14 focuses on\u200b strengthening penalties, the fight \u2062against child sex\u2062 trafficking goes beyond punishment. California has been proactive in implementing prevention and support measures to address this issue comprehensively.<\/p>\n<p>The state has allocated significant resources to\u2064 raise public awareness and educate communities on the signs of \u2064child sex trafficking. Various organizations \u200band agencies have been working together to provide training and support to law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and educators who may come into contact with potential victims.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, California\u200d has established programs and services to\u200b assist\u200c survivors of child sex trafficking in their recovery journey. These include shelters, counseling services, and\u200b vocational\u2063 training opportunities\u200d to help survivors reintegrate into \u2064society and rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n<h3>A Step Towards a Safer Future<\/h3>\n<p>By signing Senate Bill 14 into law, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state\u2063 of California have taken a significant step forward in protecting\u200c vulnerable \u200bchildren and combating child sex trafficking. The strengthened penalties send a\u2062 strong\u200b message that these crimes will be met with severe consequences.<\/p>\n<p>However, the fight against child sex trafficking is far from over. Continuous efforts are\u200b needed to raise awareness, provide support to survivors, and hold offenders accountable. It\u2063 is\u200d crucial \u2062for other states and nations to follow California&#8217;s lead in \u2062prioritizing the eradication of child sex trafficking\u200d and standing up for the rights of innocent children.<\/p>\n<p>With collective action and unwavering commitment, we can create a society where every child is safe from the\u200d horrors of sex trafficking and has the opportunity to thrive free from exploitation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom successfully passed a bill on Sept. 25, classifying child sex trafficking as a severe felony. Repeat offenders will face charges under the state&#8217;s Three Strikes law. Despite initial setbacks in the Assembly Public Safety Committee, Mr. Newsom emphasized the gravity of this &#8220;sick crime&#8221; in a press release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1905,"featured_media":2046084,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2046083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2046083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1905"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2046083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2046083\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2046084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2046083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2046083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2046083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}