HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-005 RESOLUTION NO.26-005
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 2026 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 is 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 2026 as "HUMAN TRAFFICKING
AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to attend an area-wide awareness event at
Truth Church, Saturday, February 21, 2026 10 am to 2 pm, hosted through Voices For
Children, and multiple organizations for families to equip parents, grandparents, and
concerned citizens to eliminate child trafficking and help empower citizens to recognize the
signs,turn in tips, and save lives.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 27th day of January 2026.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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