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Birmingham declares January 2025 Human Trafficking Awareness Month; survivors, law enforcement urge neighborhood outreach
Summary
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council proclaimed January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. City and nonprofit leaders described local training for police recruits, outreach plans for neighborhoods and schools, and survivor advocates urged more public education about online grooming and resources.
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin read a proclamation designating January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month for the City of Birmingham and invited community partners to speak about local prevention and survivor services.
The proclamation recognized local efforts including training for Birmingham Police Department recruits on identification and awareness, and encouraged residents to be informed about signs of trafficking. "Increased community education on how to identify victims of human trafficking along with increased knowledge of local resources and services for those affected can help restore freedom and dignity," the mayor said…
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