Warren Petersen, Senate President Legislative District 14 | Oficial website
Warren Petersen, Senate President Legislative District 14 | Oficial website
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans in Arizona are pushing forward a ballot referral that would allow voters to consider imposing life in prison for child sex traffickers in the state. Senator Shawnna Bolick sponsored the bill, emphasizing the importance of protecting children from such heinous crimes.
"I am a mother, wife, and protector of our children. Today, my fellow Republican senators and I took a stand to stop child sex trafficking across Arizona," said Senator Bolick.
Highlighting the widespread nature of human trafficking, Senator Bolick stated, "Human trafficking is not specific to any age, race, or gender, and it occurs throughout rural, suburban, and urban areas across our Grand Canyon State."
The proposed legislation aims to address the alarming statistics related to child sex trafficking. According to the Arizona Attorney General's Office, the average age of entry into sex trafficking in Arizona is 14 years old, with cases of even younger children being victimized.
"Republican state lawmakers stand united to send a message to those disgusting animals responsible for stealing our children's innocence-- Arizona's children are our most valuable resource," Senator Bolick declared, emphasizing the need to protect the state's youth. "We would like everyone to know, our children are not for sale. One Arizona child who is victimized is one too many."
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