Assistant Attorney General Texas Office of the Attorney General
In 2024, the Office of the Texas Attorney General secured three life sentences against Parrish Jamal Bell for kidnapping, trafficking, and sexual assault of a child. The prosecution took place in a rural jurisdiction far from many of the crime locations and required extensive witness coordination. This session will discuss the process of victim selection and abuse, the multi-agency effort to rescue a victim, and a successful integrated prosecution approach.
Learning Objectives:
Assess the impact of inter-agency cooperation in child trafficking victim recovery.
Describe aspects of victim centered prosecution.
Discuss strategies to demonstrate the relevance of prosecution to community.
