Proclamation #1 – Human Trafficking Awareness Month

WHEREAS, human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery that impacts communities throughout the United States and encompasses both sex trafficking and labor trafficking; and

WHEREAS, professionals and average citizens can work together to end human trafficking by raising awareness, reporting incidents, and sharing resources that are available in our community; and

WHEREAS, Delaware is not immune to human trafficking issues, and we have an obligation to work to end this form of slavery; and

WHEREAS, community members and medical professionals play an important role in reporting human trafficking cases to law enforcement, and

WHEREAS, through a community-wide effort, and in collaboration with businesses, law enforcement, and advocates, we can help bring freedom to victims of human trafficking and prevent future cases in the State of Delaware.

Now, Therefore, We, Matthew Meyer, Governor,
and Kyle Evans Gay, Lieutenant Governor,
do hereby declare January 2025, as
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH

in the State of Delaware, and urge all the citizens to work together to put an end to
human trafficking.