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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Solano County (Supervisor James)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month is observed in January to increase awareness of human trafficking. Human trafficking involves exploitation, which comes in many forms, including forcing victims into prostitution, subjecting victims to slavery or involuntary servitude, and compelling victims to commit sex acts for the purpose of creating pornography. Human trafficking is a global problem, impacting nearly every country, and remains a growing issue in the United States, particularly in California.
The theme for Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2026 is that everyday connections play a vital role in preventing human trafficking. National Human Trafficking Prevention Month reminds all Solano County residents to remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings, and invest in everyday actions to build strong relationships.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with purchasing and preparing the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2025/26 Working Budget. There is no additional financial impact on the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month is a presidentially designated observance designed to educate the public about human trafficking and the role they can play in preventing and responding to human trafficking. Human trafficking is an illegal trade in human beings and involves the recruitment, transfer, or obtaining of an individual through coercion, abduction, fraud, or force to exploit them. That exploitation can ...
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