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JUNE 18, 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Appoints National Coordinator for Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the establishment of a National Coordinator to lead the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking across the United States. The National Coordinator will spearhead the U.S. Department of Justice's strategies for combatting human trafficking, while serving as the Department's liaison to federal agencies and external stakeholders for implementing anti-human trafficking initiatives.
Acting Attorney General Blanche has appointed Alessandra Serano to serve as the National Coordinator. With an extensive history at the Department of Justice, Ms. Serano most recently served as Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General.
Read the full press release from the Department of Justice
If you suspect a person may be a victim of human or labor trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. As MBAT members, we encourage you to remain vigilant as trafficking is not only on the rise but all around us.
To learn more about MBAT or utilize the MBAT resources, visit the MBAT website, email MBAT@sos.ms.gov, or call 601-359-6344.
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