A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.
This is a non-binding Senate resolution that expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1, 2025, through February 1, 2025. The resolution aims to raise awareness about human trafficking and modern slavery and to oppose these crimes. It notes that the observation should culminate on February 1, 2025 (National Freedom Day) and encourages programs and activities that promote awareness, partnership, and a trauma‑informed, victim-centered approach. The document emphasizes a whole‑of‑government and cross‑sector effort—sharing the goal with federal, state, tribal, local agencies, survivors, social service providers, and nonprofits—without creating new legal obligations or funding. The resolution also highlights context and background about trafficking, referencing historical and current statutes and the ongoing need for education and interagency collaboration. It underscores that existing laws and practices (the “3P” approach: prevent, protect, prosecute) guide anti-trafficking work and that public awareness is essential to identify and assist victims and hold traffickers accountable. As a ceremonial measure, it does not itself enact new policy or funding but signals congressional support for continued anti-trafficking efforts.
Key Points
- 1Declares support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1, 2025, to February 1, 2025.
- 2Calls for appropriate programs and activities during the observation period, with a culminating emphasis on National Freedom Day (February 1, 2025).
- 3Urges sustained, collaborative efforts across Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, plus survivors, social service providers, and nonprofits, using a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach.
- 4Reaffirms the United States’ commitment to the “3P” framework (prevention, protection, prosecution) and references existing anti-trafficking laws and regulations as the backbone of policy.
- 5Encourages ongoing awareness-raising, accountability for traffickers, and a broad, whole-of-society effort to prevent and combat trafficking and modern slavery.