A Resolution recognizing the month of January 2026 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates January 2026 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It acknowledges human trafficking as a serious crime involving coercion and exploitation for labor or commercial sex. The resolution highlights the widespread nature of this issue, citing statistics on global victims and the importance of raising awareness and preventing this crime. It also references the federal designation of January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Key provisions
- Designates January 2026 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes human trafficking as coercion and exploitation for labor or commercial sex.
- References the Federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.
- Cites statistics on the global prevalence of human trafficking (27.6 million people).
- Acknowledges the UN’s estimates of trafficking victims (77% forced labor, 23% sex trafficking).
- Notes the gender distribution of victims (78% women/girls for sex trafficking, 67% men/boys for forced labor).
- Emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to recognize, report, and prevent human trafficking.
- References the historical presidential designation of January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Potential victims of human trafficking
- Organizations working to combat human trafficking
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