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Denton County proclaims Human Trafficking Prevention Month, highlights Bob's House of Hope and $1M county support
Summary
Denton County Commissioners Court proclaimed January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, recognized Bob's House of Hope and its work with male survivors, and discussed county partnerships including a recent $1,000,000 contribution and plans for a short-term youth transitional program.
Denton County Commissioners Court on Jan. 27 adopted a proclamation recognizing National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and spotlighted Bob's House of Hope, a local nonprofit focused on male survivors of trafficking.
Presiding officers read the proclamation citing federal definitions under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and urging community awareness and coordinated responses. Landon Dickerson, representing Bob's House of Hope, accepted the proclamation and described the organization's mission to provide trauma-informed care to male-identifying survivors.
Sheriff Murphy said Denton County has developed a human trafficking unit and praised the nonprofit's national reach: "I'm proud that Denton County is the home to the first home for trafficked boys," he said, noting that the organization's phone lines receive nationwide requests for help. The sheriff described ongoing collaboration between law enforcement and nonprofits to investigate trafficking and link survivors to services.
Commissioner Williams noted county financial support for anti-trafficking work, saying the court provided a $1,000,000 contribution in the past year to Bob's House of Hope. Williams also credited partnerships with other nonprofits and law enforcement for strengthening local response.
Landon Dickerson and other nonprofit leaders outlined next steps: a joint project with Journey to Dream to build a 60-bed facility on 40 acres and a short-term transitional living program with enhanced case management aimed at 14- to 17-year-olds. Dickerson said the program will offer a 90-day stabilization period before transferring youth to long-term placements.
Court members moved and unanimously approved the proclamation. The sheriff and commissioners encouraged residents to report suspicious activity and referred listeners to federal resources listed in the proclamation for help and information.
The court did not take further formal action on funding for the planned facility during the meeting; commissioners described the project as forthcoming and involving nonprofit and municipal partners.
