(Anjali Shreya, Intern Journalist): The Trump administration is awarding more than $ 35 million to the Justice Department to organizations that provide safe housing for survivors of human trafficking.
The grant is being announced at the White House on Tuesday, attended by Attorney General William Barr, presidential advisor Ivanka Trump, other administration officials, survivors of human trafficking, and organizations serving them.
The $ 35 million in Housing Assistance Grant for Victims of Human Trafficking is being provided by the Office for Victims of Human Trafficking to provide housing and services to survivors of human trafficking crimes within the Justice Department’s Justice Programs provides for the victims.