Washington County ~ MU184002 ~ Washington County Human Trafficking Task Force Washington County Human Trafficking Task Force
Memorandum of Understanding (MMU)
March 1,2018
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)is entered into by and between,
Washington County District Attorney's Office
Department of Human Services-Washington County
Safety Compass
Beaverton Police Department
Hillsboro Police Department
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Tigard Police Department
Washington County Juvenile Department
Cares Northwest
A. Purpose.
The purpose of this MOU is to formalize our roles on the Washington County Human Trafficking Task
Force(WCHTTF)and vested interest in collaborating to achieve the task force's overarching goal to
combat human trafficking in Washington County, Oregon.
B. Key Activities.
It is expected that all task force members actively collaborate and participate in the following activities:
1)sustainability planning:Ail task force members will contribute ideas, information,and resources
toward the development of plans for sustaining the work of the task force, resources for victims of
human trafficking in our community,and ongoing outreach and awareness efforts through collaboration
with both members of the task force and community partners.This may include establishing and
overseeing sub-committees to achieve specific objectives related to sustainability, 2)development and
execution of the work plan: All members of the task force will be actively engaged in the development
and execution of this task force's work plan.This can include assumption of responsibility for designated
tasks as an individual or group to achieve the common goals of the task force. Members may identify
resources outside of the task force to assist in completing these goals, but this should be discussed with
the task force prior to doing so. 3)delivering and receiving trainings: All members of the WCHTTF will
participate through contribution of ideas, information and resources in creating and implementing a
human trafficking specific training strategy for Washington County first responders, community service
providers,and members. In addition,task force members will be expected to identify and attend
ongoing education on the topic(s)of human trafficking,task force leadership, or others that would
support the work of the task force.Task force members will be expected to participate in training and
awareness events as representatives of the WCHTTF and provide information relevant to the work we
do.4) meeting CVSD reporting requirements:WCHTTF members will assist in providing oversight to
ensure CVSD reporting requirements are met and 5)coordinate and facilitate CVSD site visits.
C. Roles and Responsibilities.
We are currently in the process of defining our roles with in the WCHTTF through the development of
our County's Human Trafficking protocol.This protocol is being written by WCHTTF and will be used to
articulate roles for this MOU upon completion.Task Force roles will align with the proposed project's
goals,objectives,work plan and logic model. It is our hope that the proposed position of Human
Trafficking Coordinator is funded in our county in which case we would hope to have assistance from
this individual in developing protocols and necessary MOU's.
D. Contributions.
All members will be expected to provide expertise in the achievement of our collective goals.Specific
contributions of individual task force members have not yet been articulated.Task force members will
be expected to provide or advocate for resources to support the work of the task force when possible.
This may include, but is not limited to the following: contribution of office space, access to
communication and technology equipment, staff time, making in-kind contributions, delivering services,
offering training or expertise, etc.
Member slenatures:
Washington County District Attorney's Office: �� ---
Department of Human Services-Washington County:
Safety Compass:
Beaverton Police Department:
Hillsboro Police Department:
Washington County Sheriff's Office:
Tigard Police Department:.
Washington County Juvenile Department:
Cares Northwest: