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Thurston County proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month, highlights local services

Thurston County Board of County Commissioners · January 21, 2026
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring January 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Month and heard from prosecutors, victim advocates and local nonprofits about rising identifications and services for survivors.

Thurston County commissioners on Tuesday adopted a proclamation recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and heard presentations from county prosecutors, victim advocates and local nonprofits about services and trends.

Christy Peters, chief of staff for the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office, introduced Sheila King, a victim advocate, who told the board the county’s crime victim advocacy service helps survivors access housing, legal advocacy and limited financial assistance. "In 2015, we had 193…

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