January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Emily Morales, Psy.D., LMFT, Diversity Chair • April 19, 2025

"In 2010, by presidential proclamation, President Obama declared January “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” and every year since, each president has followed this tradition." (https://www.state.gov/national-human-trafficking-prevention-month/) "Human trafficking is a largely hidden crime involving one or more people exploiting another person for labor, services, or commercial sex. The trafficker uses force or violence, fraud or false promises, or coercion and manipulation to lure victims and exploit them through physical, financial, or psychological means. There is no profile of a trafficked person – trafficking affects people from all economic classes, racial and ethnic identities, gender identities, and sexual orientations, and both adults and children can be trafficked. However, human trafficking disproportionately impacts Native American, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities." (https://dcyf.wa.gov/news/january-national-human-trafficking-prevention-month)

Resources and Information:

https://www.state.gov/national-human-trafficking-prevention-month/

https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/indicators-human-trafficking

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/health-awareness/national-slavery-and-human-trafficking-prevention-month-january

https://dcyf.wa.gov/news/january-national-human-trafficking-prevention-month

https://www.state.gov/20-ways-you-can-help-fight-human-trafficking/

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