National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
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Overview
This resolution designates January 2025 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in California. It highlights the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking, which involves exploitation through force, fraud, or coercion. The resolution acknowledges the vulnerability of various groups, including immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and Native American women, and emphasizes the importance of survivor involvement in anti-trafficking efforts. It also calls for continued collaboration and awareness campaigns to protect victims and prevent trafficking.
Key provisions
- Designates January 2025 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
- Recognizes the seriousness of human trafficking as a felony crime.
- Acknowledges the vulnerability of specific populations to trafficking.
- Emphasizes the importance of survivor involvement in anti-trafficking efforts.
- Calls for continued collaboration between local, state, and national organizations.
- Promotes awareness and public outreach regarding human trafficking.
- Supports investigations and assistance to victims of human trafficking.
- Highlights the need for a public health approach to violence prevention.
Who is affected
- Immigrants
- Racial and ethnic minority groups
- LGBTQIA+ community
- Native American populations
- Homeless youth
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