Bill > SRes39

This resolution supports the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1 to February 1, 2025, with the aim of raising awareness about human trafficking and modern slavery. The resolution highlights the significant global scale of human trafficking, which generates at least $150 billion annually and affects approximately 50 million victims worldwide, and notes that trafficking occurs in all 50 states. It emphasizes the particular vulnerability of certain groups, including homeless youth, LGBTQ youth, and Native American women and girls, who are at higher risk of being trafficked. The resolution calls for a comprehensive approach to combating human trafficking, including increasing public awareness, supporting victims through trauma-informed services, and holding perpetrators accountable. It references numerous existing laws that address human trafficking and recognizes the importance of a coordinated effort across federal, state, tribal, and local agencies to prevent trafficking, identify and support victims, and prosecute traffickers. The chosen dates (January 1 and February 1) are symbolically significant, marking the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States.