California CSEC Interagency Protocol – Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

This California Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Interagency Protocol is an official multi-agency framework governing how child welfare services, probation, public health, behavioral health, law enforcement, and juvenile courts coordinate investigations involving trafficking and exploitation allegations.

The protocol outlines step-by-step investigative procedures, mandated reporting requirements, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim-centered service models used throughout California to manage complex exploitation cases involving minors.