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Arizona House proclaims Jan. 13 Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Summary
The Arizona House of Representatives on Jan. 13 read a proclamation designating Jan. 13 as Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day, highlighting survivor-led efforts and urging public awareness and support for victims and survivors statewide.
Representative Selena Bliss read a legislative proclamation on Jan. 13 designating January 13 as Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day and urged Arizonans to educate themselves to identify and help victims.
The proclamation, presented on the House floor, said human trafficking "is a modern form of slavery that exploits individuals through force, fraud, or coercion" and described the crime as often hidden, making public awareness "essential to identifying victims, disrupting traffickers, and connecting survivors with critical services." Representative Selena Bliss introduced the proclamation and asked members to observe the day and support local prevention and survivor services.
An unidentified member introduced Sherry Lopez as president of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition and praised the group's survivor-led approach. According to the introducer, "When survivors lead, real change happens." The recognition highlighted the coalition's role in bringing lived experience to education, prevention, and policy work across the state.
The proclamation cited collaboration among law enforcement, advocates, nonprofits and community partners and noted January is nationally recognized as human trafficking prevention month. No formal legislative vote was required for the ceremonial proclamation; the House recorded the recognition on the floor and continued with other business.
