Coercion
Click To Read LAW 9A.36.070 Coercion

This statute establishes that a person is guilty of the crime of coercion if “by use of a threat he compels or induces a person to engage in conduct which the victim has a legal right to abstain from or to abstain from conduct which he has a legal right to engage in.”

Assault of a child in the first degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.36.120 Assault of a child in the first degree

This statute outlines that assault of a child in the first degree is committed by a person 18 years or older against a child under the age of 13. It involves committing first-degree assault against the child, resulting in great bodily harm. This statute also covers cases where the perpetrator has a history of causing physical harm or pain equivalent to torture.

Assault of a child in the second degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.36.130 Assault of a child in the second degree

This statute outlines that second-degree assault of a child involves a person 18 years or older intentionally assaulting a child under the age of 13, causing more than transient physical pain or minor temporary marks.

Assault of a child in the third degree
Click To Read LAW 9A 9A.36.140 Assault of a child in the third degree

This statute establishes that assault of a child in the third degree is committed by a person 18 years or older against a child under the age of 13, under the parameters of third-degree assault as defined in RCW 9A.36.031(1) (d) or (f).

Female genital mutilation—Minors
Click To Read LAW 9A.36.170 Female genital mutilation—Minors

This statute establishes that a person is guilty of female genital mutilation when the person knowingly commits female genital mutilation on a minor; or transports or permits the minor, for the purpose of the performance of female genital mutilation on the minor.

Female genital mutilation—Minors—Civil action
Click To Read LAW 9A.36.175 Female genital mutilation—Minors—Civil action

This statute provides the definition of female mutilation and provides that a victim of female genital mutilation may bring a civil cause of action against the person who committed the female genital mutilation within 10 years of the acts alleged to have caused the injury. The time is tolled until a minor reaches the age of 18 years.

Definitions
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.010 Definitions

This statute provides the definitions that are used in chapter 9A.42.

Criminal mistreatment in the first degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.020 Criminal mistreatment in the first degree

This statute provides that a parent or person entrusted with custody or a person who has assumed responsibility or is employed to provide the basic necessities of life for a dependent person is guilty of criminal mistreatment in the first degree “if he or she with criminal negligence, causes great bodily harm to a child or dependent person by withholding any of the basic necessities of life.” 

Criminal mistreatment in the second degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.030 Criminal mistreatment in the second degree

This statute provides that a parent or person entrusted with custody or a person who has assumed responsibility or is employed to provide the basic necessities of life for a dependent person is guilty of criminal mistreatment in the second degree “if he or she with criminal negligence, either creates an imminent and substantial risk of death or great bodily harm by withholding any of the basic necessities of life, or (b) causes substantial bodily harm by withholding any of the basic necessities of life.”

Criminal mistreatment in the third degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.035 Criminal mistreatment in the third degree

This statute provides that a parent or person entrusted with custody or a person who has assumed responsibility or is employed to provide the basic necessities of life for a dependent person is guilty of criminal mistreatment in the third degree “if he or she with criminal negligence, creates an imminent and substantial risk of substantial bodily harm to a child or dependent person by withholding any of the basic necessities of life.

Criminal mistreatment in the fourth degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.037 Criminal mistreatment in the fourth degree

This statute establishes that the criminal mistreatment in the fourth degree occurs when a parent or person entrusted with custody or a person who has assumed responsibility or is employed to provide the basic necessities of life for a dependent person, with criminal negligence either: (1) Creates an imminent and substantial risk of bodily injury to a child or dependent person by withholding any of the basic necessities of life; or (2)  Causes bodily injury or extreme emotional distress manifested by more than transient physical symptoms to a child or dependent person by withholding the basic necessities of life.

Abandonment of a dependent person in the first degree — Exception
Click to Read Abandonment of a dependent person in the first degree — Exception

This statute outlines the crime of abandonment of a dependent person in the first degree with an exception.

Abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree — Exception
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.070 Abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree — Exception

This statue outlines the crime of abandonment of a person in the second degree including an exception.

Abandonment of a dependent person in the third degree — Exception
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.080 Abandonment of a dependent person in the third degree — Exception

This statute outlines the crime of abandonment of a person in the third degree including an exception.

Abandonment of a dependent person — Defense
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.090 Abandonment of a dependent person — Defense

This statute provides defenses to the crime of abandonment of a dependent person.

Endangerment with a controlled substance
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.100 Endangerment with a controlled substance

This statute establishes that the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance occurs when a person knowingly or intentionally permits a dependent child to be exposed to a controlled substance listed in the statute.

Leaving a child in the care of a sex offender
Click To Read LAW 9A.42.110 Leaving a child in the care of a sex offender

This statute provides that a person is guilty of the crime of leaving a child in the care of a sex offender if a parent or person entrusted with custody or who is employed to provide the child the basic necessities of life, and leaves the child in the care of another person who is not the parent or lawful custodian, knowing that person is a registered sex offender or required to register as a sex offender because of a sex offense against a child.

Remedies and Procedures Click To Read LAW 9.68A.100 Remedies and Procedures

This statute establishes that any person who sustains injury to their person, business, or property by an act of criminal profiteering as laid out in the statute may file an action in superior court for the recovery of damages and the costs of the suit.

Disclosing intimate images
Click To Read LAW 9A.86.010 Disclosing intimate images

This statute establishes the crime of disclosing intimate images when the knowing dissemination of intimate images of another that was obtained under circumstances which a person would know or understand that the image was to remain private, that the image of the person was disclosed without consent, and under circumstances that would likely cause harm. This statute also addresses “revenge porn” distributed by persons under 18 years of age, requiring the additional element that the distributor intentionally and maliciously disclosed the private image.

Intimate images—Forfeiture by minors
Click To Read LAW 9A.86.020 Intimate images—Forfeiture by minors

This statute provides that any image of another minor which constitutes an intimate image in the possession of a child must be forfeited.

Child selling—Child buying
Click To Read LAW 9A.64.030 Child selling—Child buying

 This statute provides that it is unlawful to buy or sell a child. This statute also outlines what instances do not qualify as a purchase or sale under this section.

Indecent exposure
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.010 Indecent exposure

This statute defines the law that governs indecent exposure. The statute defines this act as intentionally making an open and obscene exposure of oneself or another person in a manner that is likely to case reasonable offense or alarm. The act of breastfeeding is not an act of indecent exposure.

Prostitution
Click To Read LAW 9A 9A.88.030 Prostitution (Effective January 1, 2024)

This statute defines the law that governs prostitution. Prostitution is when a person that is eighteen or older agrees or offers to engage with another person in return for a fee.

Prosecution for prostitution under RCW 9A.88.030—Affirmative defense
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.040 Prosecution for prostitution under RCW 9A.88.030—Affirmative defense

This statute provides an affirmative defense to prosecution under RCW 9A.88.030 (promoting prostitution in the first degree) as a result of being a victim of trafficking.

Prostitution—Sex of parties immaterial—No defense
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.050 Prostitution—Sex of parties immaterial—No defense

This statute explains that the sex of their parties, whether male or female, is immaterial to the offense of prostitution and therefore, does not constitute a defense.

Promoting prostitution—Definitions
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.060 Promoting prostitution—Definitions

This statute defines the relevant terms to statutes relating to promoting prostitution.

Promoting prostitution in the first degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.070 Promoting prostitution in the first degree

This statute creates the crime of promoting prostitution in the first degree.

Promoting prostitution in the second degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.080 Promoting prostitution in the second degree

This statute establishes that, “a person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the second degree if he or she knowingly profits from prostitution or advances prostitution.”

Promoting travel for prostitution
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.085 Promoting travel for prostitution

This statute creates the crime of promoting travel for prostitution. It provides that, “a person commits the offense of promoting travel for prostitution if  the person knowingly sells or offers to sell travel services that include or facilitate travel for the purpose of engaging in what would be patronizing a prostitute or promoting prostitution, if occurring in the state.”

Permitting prostitution
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.090 Permitting prostitution

This statute provides that “A person is guilty of permitting prostitution if, having possession or control of premises which he or she knows are being used for prostitution purposes, he or she fails without lawful excuse to make reasonable effort to halt or abate such use.”

Patronizing a prostitute
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.110 Patronizing a prostitute

This statute outlines the crime of patronizing a prostitute. 

Emergency Assistance—Criminal immunity
Click To Read LAW 9A.88.200 Emergency assistance—Criminal immunity

Kidnapping in the first degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.020 Kidnapping in the first degree

This statute defines kidnapping in the first degree as when a person intentionally abducts another person with intent of any of the following: (1) To hold that person for ransom or as a hostage; (2) To commit a felony crime; (3) To inflict injury or harm on the victim; (4) To inflict mental distress on the victim or on another person; or (5) To interfere with the performance of any governmental function.

Kidnapping in the second degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.030 Kidnapping in the second degree

This statute defines kidnapping in the second degree as when a person intentionally abducts another person under circumstances other than first degree kidnapping.

Unlawful imprisonment
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.040 Unlawful imprisonment

This statute provides that it is a crime to knowingly restrain another person.

Custodial interference in the first degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.060 Custodial interference in the first degree

This statute provides custodial interference in the first degree is when a relative of a minor child takes, detains, retains, or conceals the child with the intent to deny access to a person with legal custodial rights and either: (1) Intends to hold the child permanently or for a long period of time; (2) Exposes the child to a substantial risk of illness or physical injury; or (3) Causes the child to be removed from the state where the child usually lives.

Custodial interference in the second degree
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.070 Custodial interference in the second degree

This statute provides custodial interference in the first degree is when a relative of a minor child takes, detains, retains, or conceals the child with the intent to deny access to a person with legal custodial rights.

Luring
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.090 Luring

This statute establishes that a person commits the crime of luring if the person: (1) lures or attempts to lure a child (or a person with a developmental disability) away from the public eye or into a vehicle, and (2) does so with the intent to harm that person’s health, safety, or welfare, or with the intent to facilitate a crime.

Trafficking
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.100 Trafficking

This statute establishes it is a crime to engage in several activities related to human trafficking, including recruiting, transporting, transferring, or harboring individuals by means of threats, force, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation. 

Trafficking—Court may prohibit defendant’s contact with victim—No-contact orders—Issuance, termination, modification—Entry of order into computer-based criminal intelligence information system
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.104 Trafficking—Court may prohibit defendant’s contact with victim—No-contact orders—Issuance, termination, modification—Entry of order into computer-based criminal intelligence information system

This statute provides that the court may impose a no-contact order between a defendant charged or arrested for a crime involving trafficking and a victim. The court may also consider whether to extend any no-contact order at any initial preliminary appearance.

Trafficking—Condition of sentence restricting contact—No contact orders—Entry of order into computer-based criminal intelligence information system
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.106 Trafficking—Condition of sentence restricting contact—No contact orders—Entry of order into computer-based criminal intelligence information system

This statute provides that “if a defendant is found guilty of the crime of trafficking under RCW 9A.40.100 and a condition of the sentence restricts the defendant’s ability to have contact with the victim, the condition must be recorded, and a written certified copy of that order must be provided to the victim by the clerk of the court.”

Coercion of Involuntary servitude
Click To Read LAW 9A.40.110 Coercion of Involuntary servitude

This statute defines coercion of involuntary servitude as when a person coerces another person to perform labor or services by: (1) Withholding or threatening to withhold or destroying documents related to a person’s immigration statute; or (2) Threatening to notify law enforcement officials that a person is in violation of federal immigration law.

Investigative Tools; Intercepting, Transmitting, or Recording Conversations concerning controlled substances or commercial sexual abuse of a minor
Click To Read LAW 9.73.230 Investigative Tools; Intercepting, Transmitting, or Recording Conversations concerning controlled substances or commercial sexual abuse of a minor

This statute establishes the procedures that law enforcement must follow when they can intercept, transmit, or record conversations which they have probable cause to believe involves the commercial abuse of a minor.

Legislative findings, intent
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.001 Legislative findings, intent

This statute explains that the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse of children is of critical importance to the State of Washington. Consequently, the legislatures intent is to punish the intentional viewing and dealing of child pornography.

Definitions
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.011 Definitions

This statute provides the definitions that are important for the statues in chapter 9.68A.

Sexual exploitation of a minor
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.040 Sexual exploitation of a minor

This statute outlines the crime of Sexual exploitation of a minor. An individual is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if an individual: (1) threatens or forces a minor to behave sexually while being photographed, videotaped, or as part of a live performance; (2) “aids, invites, employs, authorizes, or causes” a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance; or (3) a parent, legal guardian, or person otherwise having custody of child, permits the minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that the conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance.

Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.050 Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct

This statute outlines the crime of dealing in depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first and second degree. A person commits the crime of dealing in depictions, i.e., disturbing child pornography, by publishing, printing disseminating, exchanging, or selling visual or printed matter showing minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, or possessing materials with the intent to do these things. Each depiction constitutes a separate offense.

Sexually explicit images
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.053 Sexually explicit images

This statute outlines the crime of dealing in depictions, i.e., disturbing child pornography, by a minor.

Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.060 Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct

This statute establishes that it is a crime for any person to knowingly bring or cause to be sent or brought into the State of Washington, any material, which depicts a minor engaged in any sexually explicit conduct.

Possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.070 Possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct

This statute establishes that a person commits the crime of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree when he or she knowingly possesses a visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Viewing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.075 Viewing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct

This statute establishes that a person commits the crime of viewing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct when they intentionally view any depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Reporting of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct—Civil Immunity
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.080 Reporting of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct—Civil Immunity

This statute provides civil immunity to a person who makes good faith report to law enforcement when: (1) “in the course of processing or producing visual or printed matter either privately or commercially, has reasonable cause to believe that the visual or printed matter submitted for processing or producing depicts a minor engaged in sexually explicit;” or if (2) “in the course of repairing, modifying, or maintaining a computer that has been submitted for repair, modification, or maintenance, a person has reasonable cause to believe that the computer stores visual or printed matter that depicts a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.” However, failure to report under this statute is a crime.

Communication with a minor for immoral purposes
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.090 Communication with a minor for immoral purposes

This statute criminalizes both verbal and electronic communication between a minor and an adult that is sexual in nature. The offense is defined as communicating with an actual minor or someone believed to be a minor for immoral purposes.

Commercial sexual abuse of a minor
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.100 Commercial sexual abuse of a minor

This statute defines the offense of commercial sexual abuse of a minor as paying or agreeing to a pay a minor for sex, either directly or through a third party.

Promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.101 Promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor

This statute establishes that “a person is guilty of promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor if he or she knowingly advances commercial sexual abuse or a sexually explicit act of a minor or profits from a minor engaged in sexual conduct or a sexually explicit act.” Also, consent from minor does not constitute a defense.

Promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.102 Promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor

This statute defines the offense of promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor as a person who “knowingly sells or offers to sell travel services that include or facilitate travel for the purpose of engaging in what would be commercial sexual abuse of a minor or promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor, if occurring in the state of Washington.” Also, consent from minor does not constitute a defense.

Permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.103 Permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor

This statute provides that “a person is guilty of permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor if, having possession or control of premises which he or she knows are being used for the purpose of commercial sexual abuse of a minor, he or she fails without lawful excuse to make reasonable effort to halt or abate such use and to make a reasonable effort to notify law enforcement of such use.” Also, consent from minor does not constitute a defense.

Seizure and forfeiture of property
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.120 Seizure and forfeiture of property

This statute outlines the property that is subject to seizure and forfeiture for crimes involving minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Allowing minor on premises of live erotic performance
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.150 Allowing minor on premises of live erotic performance

This statute establishes that no person or business shall allow any minor to be on the premise of an establishment where there are live performances containing matter which is erotic.

Depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct — Sealing, storage, destruction of exhibits
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.180 Depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct — Sealing, storage, destruction of exhibits

This statute states the requirements for sealing, destroying, and storing material that involves minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Child Rescue Fund
Click To Read LAW 9.68A.200 Child Rescue Fund

This statute establishes the child rescue fund, and that all additional assessments collected under 9.68A. 107 must be deposited in the  child rescue fund.

Rape of a child in the first degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.073 Rape of a child in the first degree

This statute defines first-degree rape of child as when a person has sexual intercourse with a victim who is less than 12 years of age, is not married to the perpetrator, and the perpetrator is at least 24 months older than the victim.

Rape of a child in the second degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.076 Rape of a child in the second degree

This statute defines second-degree rape of child as when a person has sexual intercourse with a victim who isat least 12 but less than 14 years of age, and is not married to the perpetrator, and the perpetrator is at least 36 months older than the victim.

Rape of a child in the third degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.079 Rape of a child in the third degree

This statute defines third-degree rape as when a person has sexual intercourse with a victim who is at least 14 but less than 16 years of age and is not married to the perpetrator, and the perpetrator is at least 48 months older than the victim.

Child molestation in the first degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.083 Child molestation in the first degree

This statute establishes that first-degree child molestation occurs when the person has, or knowingly causes another person under the age of 18 to have, sexual contact with another who is less than 12 years old, and not married to the perpetrator, and the perpetrator is at least 36 months older than the victim.

Child molestation in the second degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.086 Child molestation in the second degree

This statute establishes that second-degree child molestation occurs when the person has, or knowingly causes another person under the age of 18 to have, sexual contact with another who is at least 12 but less than 14 years of age and the perpetrator is 36 months older than the victim. 

Child molestation in the third degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.089 Child molestation in the third degree

This statute establishes that third-degree child molestation occurs when the person has, or knowingly causes another person under the age of 18 to have, sexual contact with another who is at least 14 but less than 16 years of age and the perpetrator is at least 48 months older than the victim.

Sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.093 Sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree

This statue defines sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree as when a

person has sexual intercourse or knowingly cause another person under the age of 18 to have sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 18, but not younger than 16 if: the perpetuator is at least 5 years older than the victim, has a significant relationship with the victim, and abuses a supervisory position within that relationship to facilitate the act. Sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree also occurs under two other circumstances: (1) If a school employee has sexual intercourse with an enrolled student who is at least 16 but under 21 years old, if the school employee is 5 years older than the student; or if (2) A foster parent has sexual intercourse with their foster child aged 16 or older.

Sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.096 Sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree

This statute outlines the crime of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree.

Registration of sex offenders and kidnapping offenders Click To Read LAW 9A.44.130 Registration of sex offenders and kidnapping offenders

This statute outlines the procedures which sex offenders and kidnapping offenders must comply with to register with the county sheriff for the county of the person’s residence. This statute also provides definitions for within this section and penalties for failing to comply with the registration requirements.

Failure to register as sex offender or kidnapping offender Click To Read LAW 9A.44.132 Failure to register as sex offender or kidnapping offender

This statute outlines that it is a crime for failing to register as a sex offender or kidnapping offender.

Attendance, employment of registered sex offenders and kidnapping offenders at schools and institutions of higher education—Notice to designated recipients—Information exempt from disclosure Click To Read LAW 9A.44.138 Attendance, employment of registered sex offenders and kidnapping offenders at schools and institutions of higher education—Notice to designated recipients—Information exempt from disclosure

Upon the sheriff’s receipt of notice that a person, who is required to register as a sex offender or kidnapping offender, will be attending a school enrolling students in grades kindergarten through twelve or an institution of higher education, or will be employed with an institution of higher education, the sheriff must promptly notify the designated recipient of the school or institution of the person’s:  (a) Name and any aliases used; (b) complete residential address; (c) date and place of birth; (d) place of employment; (e) crime for which convicted; (f) date and place of conviction; (g) photograph; and (h) risk level classification.

Duty to register – sex offenders and kidnapping offenders Click To Read LAW 9A.44.140 Duty to register – sex offenders and kidnapping offenders

This statute establishes who is required to register and the duty to continue registering for certain crimes.

Custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.160 Custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree

This statute provides that custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree occurs when the accused has sexual intercourse with another person who is a resident of a correctional facility (or is under correctional supervision), where the accused is an employee of a correctional agency with “the ability to influence the terms, conditions, length, or fact of incarceration or correctional supervision.”

Custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree Click To Read LAW 9A.44.170 Custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree

This statute provides that custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree occurs when the accused has sexual contact (short of sexual intercourse) with an inmate or detainee, where the accused is an employee of a correctional agency with “the ability to influence the terms, conditions, length, or fact of incarceration or correctional supervision.”

Criminal trespass against children Click To Read LAW 9A.44.196 Criminal trespass against children

This statute outlines the criminal trespass against children.

Crime Victim and Witness Assistance Account Click To Read LAW 7.68.047 Crime Victim and Witness Assistance Account

This statute establishes the state crime victim and witness assistance account which is created by the state treasury.

Washington State Task Force against the trafficking of persons Click To Read LAW 7.68.350 Washington State Task Force against the trafficking of persons

This statute creates a Task Force against trafficking of persons and provides details, thereof.

Coordinated state agency protocols – Human Trafficking Click To Read LAW 7.68.360 Coordinated state agency protocols – Human Trafficking

This statute designates the director of the department of commerce, or director’s designee to work to develop protocols for delivery of services to victims of human trafficking.

Clearinghouse– Human Trafficking Click To Read LAW 7.68.370 Clearinghouse– Human Trafficking

This statute designates the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy as the single point of contact in state government regarding the trafficking of persons. Additionally, this statute includes information on the Washington state clearinghouse on human trafficking which was created as an information portal to share and coordinate statewide efforts to combat the trafficking of persons. This statute also lists the functions of the clearinghouse as well.

Commercially sexually exploited children – Programs Click To Read LAW 7.68.380 Commercially sexually exploited children receiving center programs

This statute establishes funding for two child receiving centers.

Commercially sexually exploited children – Referrals Click To Read LAW 7.68.390 Commercially sexually exploited children receiving center programs—Referrals

This statute provides that certain individuals may refer a child to receiving centers.