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Dickinson County proclaims January 2025 for human‑trafficking and stalking awareness; local advocates outline services
Summary
The county commissioners adopted two proclamations presented by the Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas (DVAC) declaring January 2025 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Stalking Awareness Month; DVAC described local services including a 24/7 hotline and a 30‑minute hospital response.
The Dickinson County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 9 unanimously adopted two proclamations presented by Jamie Shaw of the Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas (DVAC): one recognizing January 2025 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the other recognizing January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
Why it mattered: Commissioners and staff said the proclamations formalize county recognition of statewide and national efforts to prevent human trafficking and stalking and highlight local victim services.
What DVAC said Jamie Shaw, identified in the meeting as "Jamie Shaw, DVAC, parent child advocate," described DVAC's services in Dickinson County and the surrounding region. Shaw said DVAC provides a 30‑minute hospital response for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking or human trafficking who seek care at a hospital; operates a 24/7 hotline; provides housing resources; and offers a court advocate and connections to Kansas Legal Services. "We have a 24/7 hotline, and we have an advocate on call 24/7," Shaw said. She also described parent‑child education and confidential advocacy services.
Commission action A commissioner moved to approve both proclamations in a single motion; the commission voted and the motion carried. The chairman signed the proclamations during the meeting.
Local context and partnerships Shaw emphasized DVAC's regional coverage, noting the organization serves Dickinson County and neighboring counties and that major highways (I‑35 and I‑70) influence trafficking and transportation patterns discussed by advocates. Commissioners thanked DVAC and other victim‑service providers for their work.
Ending The board's proclamations signal county support for awareness campaigns and reinforce local referral pathways to DVAC and allied services for victims of human trafficking, stalking and domestic violence.
