Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January 2024

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a presidentially designated observance designed to educate the public about human trafficking and the role they can play in preventing and responding to human trafficking.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ theme for Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2024 is Activate Connections to Prevent Human Trafficking. The theme will focus on activating connections to build individual, family and community resilience to human trafficking. Each week will focus on how people working in various sectors can help prevent and respond to human trafficking. Preventing human trafficking cannot be accomplished alone; rather, we must build partnerships across all sectors of society to improve the lives of those we serve. When we #Partner2Prevent, we can enhance our efforts to keep everyone safe from human trafficking.

Events and Activities

A number of federal agencies, technical assistance centers, and funding recipients host events during Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We encourage you to participate in this year’s events and to spread the word to your networks about these opportunities.

Visit the federal interagency event calendar of events for a full list of events.

Human Trafficking Prevention Month Toolkit

This campaign aims to educate, empower, and provide resources to social service providers, healthcare and behavioral healthcare providers, school-based professionals, and other allied professionals to increase awareness and foster partnerships. This toolkit breaks the month down into focus weeks to ensure clear messaging and resource sharing. Sample social media posts, sample email and newsletter content, and resources that we encourage you to share throughout the month of January are also included.

View the Toolkit (PDF)

Sample Proclamation

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A proclamation is an official announcement signed by a government official, such as a mayor or governor, to recognize an initiative or observance for the purpose of raising awareness or celebrating a significant milestone.

Securing a proclamation designating January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month (HTPM) in your city or state can help inspire the community and raise awareness.

2024 Human Trafficking Prevention Month Sample Proclamation (PDF)