HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-006 RESOLUTION NO. 25-006
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 2025 AS
"HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY,FLORIDA
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,Florida,has made the
following determinations:
1. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which human beings are controlled,
abused and exploited for profit through labor and sex. Child sex trafficking is the fastest
growing crime in the world.
2. Children have become the primary target of traffickers and predators as reported by the Florida
State Alliance to end human trafficking.
3. Human trafficking and child sexual exploitation online is happening in our own backyards.
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking hotline calls.
4. Local agencies,organizations, businesses, schools and leaders are connecting to bring an end
to this horror of enslaving and abusing children and adults through awareness and equipping
citizens to provide tips to local law enforcement. Florida Faith Alliance are providing
awareness videos and curriculum for children of all ages and teachers to join the sweep of
awareness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County,Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim January 2025 as "HUMAN TRAFFICKING
AWARENESS MONTH"in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to become part of the 100% Club with
Florida Alliance to end human trafficking with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody
through a 1-hour online state training certification. Residents are encouraged to support the
Florida Faith Alliance Day of Defense to equip parents, grandparents and concerned citizens
to eliminate human trafficking and help empower families to recognize the signs, turn in tips
and save lives.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of January 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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