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Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council (DATAC)


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The Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council (DATAC) is a state agency that was formed through legislation. DATAC was created to address Delaware’s response, resources and overall awareness of human trafficking within our communities.

What Do We do?

DATAC brings together all stakeholders including community partners, service providers, various levels of law enforcement, Department of Justice and policy level officials. All our stakeholders share the same passion and goal to eradicate human trafficking activities in Delaware.

DATAC is fully committed in leading the nation through comprehensive legislation, strong public awareness and solid partnerships with advocates throughout our state to address all aspects related to human trafficking.

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Delaware Anti-Trafficking Laws

  • SB 197
    Was the first law to establish policies and procedures around combating Human Trafficking in Delaware. It also established the Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council. The law established the first public awareness requirements and signage in Delaware. Human Trafficking was also added to our criminal code.  It was signed by the Governor on 4/10/2014. 
  • HB398
    Renamed the Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council to the Delaware Anti Trafficking Action Council (DATAC). This also moved DATAC under the Criminal Justice Council, instead of Delaware Health and Human Services. Created staffing positions that are dedicated to combating human trafficking. The Council named this Act for and honor the late Ms. February O’Donnell and the late Ms. Amy Day. Ms. O’Donnell, a human trafficking survivor, and Ms. Day, a victims’ services volunteer who started the nonprofit, Meet Me At The Well, were remarkable women who helped lead the way in Delaware’s fight against human trafficking.
  • SB43
    “Signs of Hope” increased the mandated location that must display human trafficking awareness signage. It also increases the role and responsibilities of the Department of Labor in enforces the mandate. The fines increase after repeated non-compliance. 

Meetings

The Council holds regular meetings which are posted on the Statewide Calendar.

Interested in Training?

If you are interested in DATAC providing a presentation on human trafficking, please fill out our Training Request Form.

For more information on DATAC, please contact us at
datac@delaware.gov


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