Among other changes, the new law expands the definition of "serious harm" to include non-physical forms of coercion, like psychological intimidation or withholding a passport to keep someone in servitude.
It also lengthens the statute of limitations for prosecuting those who exploit minors.
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center says Illinois generates the fifth highest number of calls to its hotline.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Illinois getting tougher on human trafficking - Springfield, IL -
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