NAC Survey

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NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE UNITED STATES

The National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth in the United States (NAC) was created by the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-183). The NAC advises the Attorney General (DOJ) and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the nation’s response to the sex trafficking of children and youth. The NAC is responsible for the development of the following:

• Two tiers of recommended best practices for states to follow to combat the sex trafficking of children and youth, 2020

• A description of what each state has done to implement the recommendations, 2022

Instructions for Completing the NAC Recommendations and State Self-Assessment Survey
This survey provides an opportunity for you to showcase the innovative and successful work occurring in your state, and to identify areas where your state may need additional resources to address the sex trafficking of children and youth.

1. Review the Recommendations in the NAC’s Report: Familiarize yourself with the NAC’s September 2020 Report, Best Practices and Recommendations for States, which includes 127 recommendations for states to address the sex trafficking of children and youth. You should reference the report as you complete the survey, as it provides key terms, definitions, resources, and best practices that will be helpful as you assess your state’s progress.
   
   

2. Identify a Point of Contact to Collaborate with Stakeholders: The NAC asks your state to identify a point of contact who is best situated to collaborate with task forces, law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, child welfare and other agencies, organizations, and relevant groups in your state to complete the self-assessment of implementation efforts based on the NAC’s recommendations. Before starting the survey, please provide the name and contact information for your state’s single point of contact to nac@nhttac.org. This individual will be provided with the link to the survey for your state. The NAC is relying on the designated point of contact to disseminate this survey to the appropriate stakeholders within your state and to aggregate responses. The state point of contact is also responsible for ensuring that their state response includes justifications for each assigned tier ranking. If possible, the NAC strongly recommends that states consult with and include survivors of child and youth sex trafficking in the process of gathering data for the survey. If survivors are involved in the development of your state’s response, please describe where applicable.

3. Consult with HHS and the NAC for support: HHS and NAC members are available to support you and your state’s efforts in reviewing the report and completing the survey. If you have any questions at any point, or need technical assistance, contact HHS and the NAC at NAC@nhttac.org. Additionally, HHS and the NAC will be providing consultations and resources to support your efforts in completing the survey. See the HHS Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) website for more information on these available resources.

4. Complete the State Self-Assessment Survey: Each question on the survey corresponds to a recommendation in the report, and part a. of each question asks you assess the extent to which your state has addressed the proposed recommendation by choosing the tier that best describes your state’s work. If there is a lack of consensus among stakeholders on the tier ranking for any particular recommendation, or if stakeholders feel as though the state is between two rankings, please select the lower tier. Your response to this survey and each of the questions on the survey is voluntary. In the event that the data needed to answer any particular question or assign any tier is not available, that is okay. In that case, select N/A and provide narrative to describe the reason why you did not select a tier. The NAC will make a sample response available on the HHS Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) website and will distribute this sample response along with other supporting materials/resources to assist respondents.

Please note that each tier is defined in reference to the 137 recommendations in the report. This means that the tier language related to each recommendation is unique. Be sure to reference the report for the specific tiers for each recommendation. In general, the tiers are defined as follows:

 

• Tier I: provides initial steps but has not yet substantively addressed the sex trafficking of children and youth.

• Tier II: provides examples of practices and policies for states already working to address the sex trafficking of children and youth.

• N/A: This option should be selected if your state’s efforts do not appear to meet standards set in Tier I or Tier II. This option can also be selected if your state is currently unable to provide a Tier I or Tier II response (e.g. data not currently available). If N/A is chosen, you will be asked to describe the reasoning for the selection.

Dissemination of State Responses

The NAC will be displaying states’ responses on the HHS OTIP website as well as within their final report in 2022. If you have any concerns with your responses being made available to the public, contact the NAC at NAC@nhttac.org.

Survey Due Date: This will be three months from publishing/dissemination date of this instrument. Thirty-day extensions will be granted, as needed.

A Special Note: HHS Children’s Bureau, Identifying and Addressing Human Trafficking in Child Welfare Agencies (IAHT) Study

The HHS Children’s Bureau will be conducting a study on child welfare efforts to identify human trafficking and subsequent service delivery of specialized services concurrent to the NAC Recommendations and State Self-Assessment Survey. The IAHT study team will select state human trafficking coordinators from 25 states to participate in in-depth qualitative interviews. Based on the information obtained, the study team will then interview local human trafficking coordinators, casework supervisors, and caseworkers from 8 of the 25 participating states.

The NAC recognizes that the information requested from the 25 states selected for IAHT study may partially inform states’ responses to some of the questions on the NAC survey. In an effort to minimize respondent burden, the NAC will plan to be in regular communication with the IAHT study team (RTI) and will be available to provide special training and technical assistance (T/TA) to the 25 states selected for participation in both collections. Questions about the IAHT study can be directed to NAC@nhttac.org or [PLACEHOLDER FOR RTI CONTACT INFO HERE].

NAC Recommendations and State Self-Assessment Survey

1. Which state are you filling out this survey on behalf of? (open text)

2. What is your name? (open text)

3. What is your email address? (open text)

4. What is your role in the state? (open text)

1. Multidisciplinary Response

Recommendation 1.1

1.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

1.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 1.2

1.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

1.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 1.3

1.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

1.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 1.4

1.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

1.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 1.5

1.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

1.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 1.6

1.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

1.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 1.7

1.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

1.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 1.8

1.8.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

1.8.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

2. Screening and Identification

Recommendation 2.1

2.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

2.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 2.2

2.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

2.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 2.3

2.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

2.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 2.4

2.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

2.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 2.5

2.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

2.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 2.6

2.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

2.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 2.7

2.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

2.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 2.8

2.8.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

2.8.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

3. Child Welfare

Recommendation 3.1

3.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.2

3.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.3

3.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.4

3.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.5

3.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.6

3.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.7

3.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.8

3.8.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.8.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.9

3.9.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.9.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.10

3.10.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.10.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.11

3.11.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.11.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.12

3.12.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.12.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.13

3.13.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.13.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.14

3.14.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.14.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.15

3.15.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.15.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.16

3.16.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.16.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.17

3.17.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.17.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.18

3.18.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.18.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 3.19

3.19.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

3.19.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

4. Service Provision

Recommendation 4.1

4.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

4.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 4.2

4.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

4.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 4.3

4.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

4.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 4.4

4.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

4.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 4.5

4.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

4.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 4.6

4.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

4.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 4.7

4.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

4.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

5. Housing

Recommendation 5.1

5.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.2

5.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.3

5.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.4

5.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.5

5.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.6

5.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.7

5.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.8

5.8.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.8.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.9

5.9.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.9.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.10

5.10.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.10.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.11

5.11.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.11.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.12

5.12.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.12.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 5.13

5.13.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

5.13.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

6. Law Enforcement and Prosecution

Recommendation 6.1

6.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.2

6.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.3

6.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.4

6.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.5

6.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.6

6.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.7

6.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.8

6.8.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.8.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.9

6.9.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.9.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.10

6.10.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.10.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 6.11

6.11.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

6.11.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

7. Judiciary

Recommendation 7.1

7.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.2

7.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.3

7.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.4

7.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.5

7.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.6

7.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.7

7.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.8

7.8.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.8.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.9

7.9.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.9.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.10

7.10.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.10.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.11

7.11.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.11.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.12

7.12.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.12.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.13

7.13.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.13.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.14

7.14.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.14.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 7.15

7.15.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

7.15.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

8. Demand Reduction

Recommendation 8.1

8.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

8.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 8.2

8.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

8.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 8.3

8.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

8.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 8.4

8.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

8.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 8.5

8.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

8.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

9. Prevention

Recommendation 9.1

9.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.2

9.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.3

9.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.4

9.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.5

9.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.6

9.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.7

9.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.8

9.8.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.8.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.9

9.9.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.9.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.10

9.10.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.10.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.11

9.11.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.11.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.12

9.12.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.12.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.13

9.13.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.13.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.14

9.14.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.14.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.15

9.15.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.15.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 9.16

9.16.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

9.16.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

10. Legislation and Regulation

Recommendation 10.1

10.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

10.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 10.2

10.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

10.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 10.3

10.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

10.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 10.4

10.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

10.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 10.5

10.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

10.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

11. Research and Data

Recommendation 11.1

11.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.2

11.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.3

11.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.4

11.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.5

11.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.6

11.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.7

11.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.8

11.8.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.8.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.9

11.9.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.9.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.10

11.10.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.10.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.11

11.11.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.11.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 11.12

11.12.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

11.12.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

12. Funding and Sustainability

Recommendation 12.1

12.1.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

12.1.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 12.2

12.2.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

12.2.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 12.3

12.3.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

12.3.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 12.4

12.4.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

12.4.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 12.5

12.5.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

12.5.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 12.6

12.6.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

12.6.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 12.7

12.7.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

12.7.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

Recommendation 12.8

12.8.a. Select the tier that best describes the efforts of your state. [Tier I, Tier II, N/A]

12.8.b. Describe the process used to assess your state tier and any data sources used to inform your assessment, if applicable. [open text]

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