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Jasper City proclaims January 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Summary
Mayor Josh Gates read a proclamation designating January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month; Kristen Huddleston of the Walker County DA's office urged coordinated community action, cited online predators and links to drug activity, and highlighted local training and investigative capacity.
Mayor Josh Gates read a proclamation declaring January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and urged the city to strengthen awareness, training and services to protect survivors.
The proclamation, read under Item 5 on the agenda, called trafficking a public-health issue and crime that can affect children, individuals and families across communities and emphasized a coordinated, communitywide response that includes survivors in planning and service design. "We would like to designate [the city] as a human trafficking free zone, showing our commitment to action and awareness and partnerships…
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