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Franklin County proclaims January 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation 26‑01 recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, listing local partner agencies and urging community support for survivors and prevention efforts.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners read and approved Proclamation 26‑01 on Jan. 28, declaring January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and naming local partner organizations involved in anti‑trafficking work.
The proclamation, read into the record by the chair, described trafficking as a modern form of slavery that affects adults and children of all backgrounds and emphasized the importance of survivor perspectives and trauma‑informed, collaborative responses. The county document listed local partners engaged on the issue, including the Ottawa Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Franklin County Attorney’s Office, Elizabeth Layton Center, AdventHealth and local advocacy coalitions and school districts.
A commissioner moved to approve the proclamation and the board adopted it by roll call. The proclamation urges citizens to speak out, support survivors and encourage community leaders to prioritize prevention, survivor services and accountability for offenders.
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