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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing the month of January 2020 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Solano County (Chairwoman Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt and present a resolution recognizing the month of January 2020 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
The month of January has been designated National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking endangers the lives of millions of people around the world - a crime that knows no borders. It is estimated that 24.9 million men, women and children around the world are victims of human trafficking. Trafficking networks operate domestically and internationally. Trafficking disproportionately affects women and girls, victims worldwide include men, women and children of all ages. An intentional effort on generating awareness and observing this month with appropriate programs and activities are key factors toward effectively ending human trafficking. Throughout this month, advocates, organizations, and individuals unite globally to raise awareness about human trafficking prevention.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing this agenda item is included in the Department's FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
President Obama in January 2010 instituted an annual month of awareness events on human trafficking with a proclamation declaring January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is an illegal trade in human beings through recruitment or abduction, by means of force, fraud or coercion for purposes of forced labor, debt bondage or sexual exploitation.
Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Every year, thousands of men, women and chi...
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