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Pierce County proclaims January 2026 Human Trafficking and Slavery Awareness and Prevention Month
Summary
The Pierce County Council and executive proclaimed January 2026 as Human Trafficking and Slavery Awareness and Prevention Month and heard testimony from survivor advocates, tribal representatives and law enforcement about locally coordinated prevention and response efforts.
The Pierce County Council and executive declared January 2026 Human Trafficking and Slavery Awareness and Prevention Month on Tuesday, reading a proclamation that cited federal law and asked residents to report suspected trafficking to national and local hotlines.
Councilmember Kuver read the proclamation detailing the scope of modern trafficking — including labor trafficking and exploitation through online platforms — and listing local partners and resources. The proclamation noted recent county data and the disproportionate impacts on Native communities and encouraged coordinated prevention, survivor-centered services and public awareness.
Survivor advocates and service providers…
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