And really, secondly, again, making sure that individuals are screened and, and afforded the protections as victims, if and when they are determined to be victims, so that they can access those resources and support, making sure those are delivered consistently to all children. In the state of Texas, which is my home, the Texas Department of Public Safety, as well, sheriffs have a large part of their job when they encounter a car that they pull over or someone that they encounter, to make sure that they in some way separate these children and to figure out who belongs to who. The conditions that children may be in, the conditions that, that they may seek our assistance. (45:18–45:43)
CLAIM
Asserts that Texas law enforcement separates children to determine their guardianship during encounters.
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