CA AR75

Recognizes January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in California

Highlights that since 2018, illegal child employment and exploitation has increased 69% nationally, with 835 companies employing over 3,800 children in violation of federal labor laws in the last fiscal year

Notes that 50-80% of commercial sexual exploitation victims, including child sex trafficking victims, are or were involved with the child welfare system

Identifies vulnerable populations including racial and ethnic minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, indigenous populations, immigrants, and those affected by climate displacement as being at higher risk for trafficking

Affirms California's commitment to protecting trafficking victims from criminalization and continuing collaboration with professionals at local, state, and national levels on investigations, training, outreach, and victim assistance