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Senate adopts resolution marking Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Summary
The Senate adopted SCR 10 declaring January 2025 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month and discussed protections for minors, survivor services and outreach; sponsors emphasized the need for cross‑agency cooperation and survivor-centered services.
The California State Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 (SCR 10), declaring January 2025 National Human Trafficking Awareness Month and renewing legislative focus on prevention, survivor support and targeted interventions for vulnerable youth.
Senator Grove, the sponsor, described the scope of the problem in California and said the state ranks first for human-trafficking tips to the national hotline. "As CR 10, we're declaring that the state is committed to combating this modern day form of slavery while offering support to survivors and their families," Grove said on the floor.
Why it matters: Sponsors emphasized that traffickers disproportionately target vulnerable populations, including youth in foster care, indigenous communities, and low-income neighborhoods. Grove urged legislation and services to protect minors who may be recruited from group homes and short-term residential treatment facilities.
Floor speakers stressed survivor involvement in policy development and described local service efforts. Senator Rubio, a coauthor, said trafficking "happens in every single community" and urged vigilance from neighbors and families. Senator Choi urged concrete action and referenced his Assembly-authored bill AB 667 (earlier enacted) as an example of prior legislative steps.
The measure passed by unanimous consent (Ayes 35, No 0). The resolution is nonbinding but signals legislative priorities to support survivors, improve coordination among agencies and pursue prevention measures.
Ending: Sponsors said the resolution accompanies ongoing legislative efforts and urged continued funding and interagency coordination to serve survivors and reduce trafficking.
