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Santa Cruz proclaims January 2026 as Orphan Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
Summary
Councilmember Gabriela Triguero read a proclamation declaring January 2026 as Orphan Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month; filmmaker Barack Laub spoke about the issue and urged state and federal regulation to protect children in residential care.
The City Council voted to adopt a ceremonial proclamation declaring January 2026 as Orphan Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in Santa Cruz. Councilmember Gabriela Triguero read the proclamation and framed the action as a call for greater protections for children placed in residential care overseas and a push for state and federal regulation.
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