Agenda 01/13/2026 Item # 4C (Proclamation - Designating January 2026, as Human Trafficking Prevention Month)PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, all men, women, and children residing in the United States of America, both U.S. and
foreign-born, have the right to individual freedom; and
WHEREAS, human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights and a form of modern-day slavery in
which individuals experience forced labor, including but not limited to sexual exploitation
by traffickers that affects millions worldwide and the vulnerable in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Children and Families reports an increasing number of human
trafficking cases within our region, underscoring the urgent need for awareness,
prevention, and comprehensive, survivor-centered services; and
WHEREAS, second only to the illegal drug trade, human trafficking is among the most lucrative crimes
worldwide, and Florida has been documented as one of the largest hubs for U.S. human
trafficking; and
WHEREAS, partnerships among law enforcement, social service agencies, faith communities, local
businesses, and nonprofit organizations are essential to strengthening our collective
response, preventing exploitation, and ensuring healing; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress passed a resolution declaring that January be recognized as the
national month of human trafficking prevention;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that January 2026 be designated as
HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13TH Day of January 2026.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Dan Kowal, Chairman
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION
Please complete the form below and email to Proclamations@colliercountyfl.gov along with a draft of the
proclamation (Insert language on the Draft Proclamation From linked on the same webpage as this Request
Form). Forms must be submitted a minimum of 13 days prior to the requested meeting date.
Please note: A Commissioner sponsor is required!
Once the Board agenda is approved by the Chair, staff will contact you to confirm receipt and presentation at an
upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting. If you have any questions, please email
Proclamations@colliercountyfl.gov or by calling (239) 252-8075.
NAME: The Shelter for Abused Women & Children
ADDRESS:
PHONE: 239-280-1348
EMAIL: aromak@naplesshelter.org
DATE OF THE COMMISSION MEETING BEING REQUESTED FOR PRESENTATION: January 13, 2026
TOPIC/REASON FOR THE PROCLAMATION REQUEST: Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Collier County
DOES THIS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZE A SPECIFIC CALENDAR DATE? Month of January _
HAS THE PROCLAMATION BEEN PRESENTED BY THE BOARD IN PREVIOUS YEARS? Yes
NAME OF THE LEAD RECIPIENT AND TITLE (IF APPLICABLE) WHO WILL BE PRESENT AND INTRODUCED AT THE
MEETING TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION: (Other attendees may also participate in the receipt of the
Proclamation but will be announced by the County Manager as “distinguished guests.” Commissioners may opt to
identify others, by name, in any comments they make during or after the presentation of the Proclamation.)
Linda Oberhaus
Note: A photograph will be taken with the County Commissioners at the meeting when the proclamation is
presented. Other persons present with the recipients may also come forward at the time of the photograph.
Would you like a copy of this photograph sent (circle one): Via email / Via U.S. Mail
Per your delivery selection, please provide a name and email address or physical mailing address if different than
already provided on the form above:
Angie Romak- aromak@naplesshelter.org
REVISED 11/2022
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Yes, Commissioner Hall will sponsor Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January.
Thank you,
Louise Jarvis, Executive Coordinator
Commissioner Chris Hall, District 2
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: 239-252-8602
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