LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a motion by Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis proclaiming January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and reaffirming the County’s commitment to preventing trafficking and supporting survivors.

“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,” said Chair Hilda L. Solis. “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.”

The motion recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, first established in 2010, and highlights the continued prevalence of both labor and sex trafficking across Los Angeles County. Trafficking often remains hidden due to fear, coercion, language barriers, and limited public awareness.

The proclamation builds on prior Board actions aimed at strengthening countywide responses, including efforts to assess service gaps, improve coordination among departments and enhance data-sharing strategies to better identify and assist victims.

“The Thai Community Development Center has worked hard to combat human trafficking for more than 30 years and we’ve seen it all. The terror of modern-day slavery is not limited to one month out of the year. Tackling this issue requires long-term persistence, funding, awareness, and healing. We are proud supporters of Supervisor Solis’s proclamation, which acknowledges the severity and extent of the challenge by pushing for more services and resources for survivors,” said Chancee Martorell, Founder and Executive Director at the Thai Community Development Center.

Several County departments currently play a role in prevention and response, including the Departments of Children and Family Services and Public Health, the Sheriff’s Department, and the District Attorney’s Office. The Office of Labor Equity also conducts outreach and education to help workers recognize signs of exploitation and connect with available resources.

Chair Solis emphasized that increased awareness and prevention efforts are especially important as Los Angeles prepares to host major international events in the coming years, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The motion proclaims January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and calls for the year-round promotion of both the Office of Labor Equity’s public awareness campaign and available County and non-County survivor-centered services.

To view the motion, click here.