(WAND) — Illinois has gone from an "F" grade on the Shared Hope International Just Like Me Report Cards to an "A" after the passage of the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act.
The Just Like Me Report Cards grade states on a top ten list of laws focused on human trafficking survivors and addressing its lasting impacts.
In May, the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Traffic Act was passed to provide consistency in the state's response to trafficking, with much of the act focusing on survivors.
"This year, I proudly signed pivotal legislation that established a coordinated, multi-agency effort to better support survivors of human trafficking," said Governor JB Pritzker. "Using trauma-informed strategies to identify and support survivors across Illinois, these imperative measures are helping us protect and empower our most vulnerable."
Illinois now ranks second in the nation for its policies surrounding human trafficking survivors and is one of only three states to receive an "A" report card grade.
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