GAO Finds DOJ Adult Trafficking Program Lacks Measurable Performance Goals
A January 2025 GAO report found that the Department of Justice does not set measurable near-term goals for its adult human trafficking survivor assistance program, unlike HHS programs and DOJ's minor survivor program which follow leading performance assessment practices. In fiscal year 2025, HHS awarded $7.5 million across two programs serving approximately 2,600 survivors, while DOJ awarded $45 million across two programs serving approximately 11,300 survivors. The report identifies provider shortages and other access barriers for behavioral health services. GAO recommends DOJ establish measurable near-term goals with targets and timeframes to better assess program effectiveness and progress toward supporting adult trafficking survivors.
Medicaid managed care organizations are the primary payers for behavioral health services for trafficking survivors enrolled in Medicaid, and understanding federal grant program performance standards and access barriers helps MCOs coordinate with federal grantees and address network adequacy for specialized trauma services.
Behavioral Health · Managed Care
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