Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Our View- Human trafficking bill would spur talk on violence against women | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Source:  The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Legislators will consider a bill next session that would allow judges to vacate prostitution convictions for women forced into the act through human trafficking. Legislative leaders originally rejected the bill, sponsored by Rep. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, but that decision was reversed last week upon appeal.

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