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Governance
The New York State Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking (ITF) is established under Social Services Law 483-ee and is responsible for interagency collaborations, training, public awareness, identification of services, data collection, and recommendations.
Board Members
The ITF consists of 18 members.
| Appointed By | Affiliation, Title, Expertise | Member | County of Residence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statute | Commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services | Rossana Rosado, (co-chair) | Westchester |
| Statute | Acting Commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance | Barbara Guinn (co-chair) | Albany |
| Statute | Commissioner of the Department of Health | James V. McDonald, M.D., M.P.H. | Albany |
| Statute | Commissioner of the Office of Mental Health | Dr. Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D | Manhattan |
| Statute | Acting Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services | Suzanne Miles-Gustave | Rensselaer |
| Statute | Commissioner of the Department of Labor | Roberta Reardon | Manhattan |
| Statute | Commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports | Chinazo Cunningham, M.D. | Westchester |
| Statute | Director of the Office of Victim Services | Elizabeth Cronin, Esq. | Westchester |
| Statute | Executive Director of the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence | Kelli Owens | Schenectady |
| Statute | Acting Superintendent of the Division of State Police | Dominick L. Chiumento | Dutchess |
| Statute | Secretary of State | Robert Rodriguez | Westchester |
| New York State Bar Association | Member at Large of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association | Margaret J. Finerty, Esq. | New York |
| Non-Governmental Organization | (not currently filled) | ||
| Non-Governmental Organization | (not currently filled) | ||
| Senate | (not currently filled) | ||
| Senate | (not currently filled) | ||
| Assembly | (not currently filled) | ||
| Assembly | (not currently filled) |
Senate members are appointed on the recommendation of the Temporary President of the Senate; Assembly members of the ITF are appointed on the recommendation of the Speaker of the Assembly. The non-governmental organization members of the ITF are appointed on the recommendation of the not-for-profit organization in New York State that receives the largest share of funds for providing services to victims of human trafficking as identified by the director of the budget. The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) member is appointed on the recommendation of the President of the NYSBA.
The members of the ITF receive no compensation for their membership or expenses.
Meetings
ITF meetings are held online or in the NYS Capitol and are not open to the public.
Required Reports
Social Services Law 483-ee requires an annual report.
Contact Us
The ITF is affiliated with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Please contact:
Email: trafficking.contact@otda.ny.gov
Phone: 518-402-3096
Website: Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking
Address: Refugee Services
40 North Pearl Street, 10D
Albany, New York 12243