REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  January  10, 2017
CATEGORY:  BOARD MATTERS-2.

SUBJECT:

Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Stephanie Bridgett, Chief Deputy Distict Attorney 530-245-6310

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Stephanie Bridgett, Chief Deputy District Attorney

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a proclamation which designates January 2017 as "Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month" in Shasta County.

SUMMARY

It is recommended that the Board adopt a proclamation which will be presented to the Shasta County District Attorney's Office designating January 2017 as "Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month" in Shasta County. This proclamation is one of the activities sponsored by the District Attorney's Office designed to highlight the needs and rights of human trafficking victims.

DISCUSSION

Beginning in January 2011, Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month has been recognized nationally. This month provides an opportunity for our community to focus awareness and prevention efforts related to human trafficking victims. The Board of Supervisors proclamation will show their support in recognizing the need for further support and resources for victims in Shasta County.

ALTERNATIVES

The alternative is not approving the proclamation, in which case the District Attorney's Office will not include the proclamation in the activities of Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

N/A

FINANCING

There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this proclamation.