Synopsis
This amendment recognizes that children under 18 who engage in prostitution should not be arrested, but are instead, in need of services. This amendment requires that a person or agency that in good faith suspects a child is engaging in prostitution must make a report to the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. This amendment also defines a dependent child as one who is engaging or has engaged in prostitution in order to receive services through the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families and the Family Court.