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Chester County proclaims January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
Summary
The Chester County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month and named local survivor-support organizations; a long-time advocate accepted the proclamation and urged community collaboration to help survivors.
Chester County commissioners on Wednesday proclaimed January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, highlighting local agencies and advocates that provide services for survivors.
Commissioner Mary Moskowitz read the proclamation, saying human trafficking is a "monstrous crime affecting people of all races, ages, religions, income levels, and genders," and that the county recognizes the work of allies, social-service agencies and law enforcement. The proclamation names The Wardrobe, Thistle Hills, the Church of the Loving Shepherd and the Nokota Preserve as local partners the county thanked for supporting survivors.
Carol Metzer, identified in the record as the proclamation's designee, accepted the recognition and described services available in Chester County. "They are providing food, clothing, and . . . therapeutic environments as well as therapy itself for survivors of human trafficking right here in Chester County," she said, adding that survivors "are turning their lives around" and are returning to work and family life.
Moskowitz noted the county's history of recognizing the issue annually and said the proclamation urges all citizens to participate in efforts to prevent trafficking and support survivors. The proclamation was signed by the three commissioners and accepted on behalf of local service providers.
The proclamation does not create new county programs or funding; it formally recognizes existing organizations and encourages community action. The commissioners continued with routine agenda business after the recognition.
