Urge Governor McDonnell to sign into law House Bill 1113!

Significantly raising the financial risk to traffickers reduces the incentive to commit human trafficking.  High criminal penalties for human trafficking, including incarceration and fines, are a good start.  However, requiring mandatory asset forfeiture that applies broadly to all assets connected to the criminal activity and to all ill-gotten gains will create an even greater deterrent.  Through asset forfeiture, the criminal is penalized, a financial incentive is created for law enforcement agencies, and additional assistance can be provided to victims.

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Talking Points

1. House Bill 1113 would permit the forfeiture of a vehicle used in the crime of abduction – which covers human trafficking activities in Virginia – or the crime of prostituting a minor upon a first offense.  

2. House Bill 1113 would permit the forfeiture of a vehicle used in the crime of prostituting a minor upon a first offense

3. Requiring mandatory asset forfeiture that applies broadly to all assets connected to the criminal activity and to all ill-gotten gains will create an even greater deterrent to the crime of human trafficking