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Franklin County proclaims January 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners issued Proclamation 26-01 declaring January 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Month, naming local agencies and urging survivor-informed responses and community action.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 28 issued Proclamation 26-01, designating January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and urging residents to support survivors and participate in prevention efforts. The proclamation listed local partners including the Ottawa Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff's Department, the Franklin County Attorney’s Office, the Elizabeth Leighton Center, Advent Health and multiple school districts and community organizations.
The proclamation stresses that trafficking "is a modern form of slavery" and that survivors’ perspectives must inform prevention, recovery and community responses. Commissioners recorded the proclamation on the consent portion of the agenda and the item carried by unanimous assent.
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