January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. President Barack Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation calling for communities and organizations to recognize the vital role everyone can play in ending all forms of slavery. Governor of California Jerry Brown's State Proclamation recognizes the need for both enforcement against perpetrators and aid for victims.
Here in California we have been making progress but much room for improvement remains. The Junior Leagues of California State Public Affairs Committee is committed to ending human trafficking in all its forms. We support policies and programs that stop human trafficking, advocate for victims, and educate the community at large.
The Junior Leagues of California has worked with state leaders and advocates on legislation which enables trafficking victims to rebuild their lives. This year we are proud to team with CAST LA and author Senator Leland Yee sponsoring SB 738 which creates a framework for treating commercially sexually exploited youth as victims not criminals.
You can help us join the fight for freedom. Here are some ways to do that:
Here in California we have been making progress but much room for improvement remains. The Junior Leagues of California State Public Affairs Committee is committed to ending human trafficking in all its forms. We support policies and programs that stop human trafficking, advocate for victims, and educate the community at large.
The Junior Leagues of California has worked with state leaders and advocates on legislation which enables trafficking victims to rebuild their lives. This year we are proud to team with CAST LA and author Senator Leland Yee sponsoring SB 738 which creates a framework for treating commercially sexually exploited youth as victims not criminals.
You can help us join the fight for freedom. Here are some ways to do that:
- If you suspect someone is at risk, report it: The National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline 1-888-373-7888 or The U.S. Department of Justice Hotline 1-888-428-7581
- Sign on as an official supporter of SB 738 (email SPAC Legislative Liaison at carolinebruister@gmail.com)
- Find California resources including local organizations listed at: http://californiaspac.org/2014/01/06/california-human-trafficking-resources/
- Help us spread the word on Twitter (https://twitter.com/calspac), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CASPAC) with the hashtags: #CAPubAffairs #EndSlavery #HumanTrafficking #SB738
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