Blog November 27, 2023

Cast Applauds LA Board of Supervisors Motion to Take a Public Health Approach to Human Trafficking and Mental Health and Housing for Survivors

Written By Kiran Gupta

Cast applauds recent motions by the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors to address the housing and mental health needs of survivors of violence. We are encouraged by the County’s adoption of a public health perspective when addressing human trafficking. Cast has over 25 years of experience providing direct services for survivors of all forms of trafficking across Los Angeles County, and supporting policy, training, technical assistance. As an authority on human trafficking, Cast has presented several recommendations to the LA County Board of Supervisors.

Cast is proud to have provided the data analysis and recommendations that were adopted to improve the mental health of survivors of human trafficking.

To understand what a public health approach to human trafficking entails, take a look at the motion:

 Reimagining Los Angeles County’s Approach to Human Trafficking

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