The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved proclamations Tuesday declaring January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, reaffirming the county’s commitment to combating trafficking and supporting survivors.
The board approved separate but complementary motions from Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and from Supervisors Janice Hahn and Lindsey P. Horvath, both emphasizing a shift toward survivor-centered, trauma-informed services.
“Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights that affects workers, children and families in communities across Los Angeles County, often out of sight and without victims knowing where to turn for help,” Solis said. “This proclamation is about more than awareness. It is about strengthening prevention, improving coordination across County agencies and making sure survivors can access culturally competent, trauma-informed services that put their safety and dignity first.”…