The Broward Circuit Court is opening a division for providing specialized treatment to underage victims of human trafficking.

A June 27 administrative order signed by Broward Chief Judge Jack Tuter outlined the creation of the RISE Court in Broward County. RISE, which stands for restoring independence, strength and empowerment, is designed to serve as an accompanying court within the dependency and delinquency divisions of Broward’s Unified Family Court, to address the needs of children suspected or known to have been victims of trafficking.

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