Trafficking and sexual exploitation prevention services for youth appropriation

SF 3938 appropriates $125,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to the Office of Justice Programs, which will issue a grant to Citizens Against Sex Trafficking. The funds will expand the Power Over Predators prevention program to provide youth trafficking and sexual exploitation prevention services to youth, parents, and communities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. This one-time appropriation supports trauma-informed education, awareness, and victim-centered support through partnerships with youth groups, recovery centers, domestic violence organizations, and Ramsey County correctional facilities. The bill directly affects youth and families in the Twin Cities region by funding targeted prevention efforts.