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County of Monroe
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Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
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-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
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County Commission Meeting
January 20, 2021
Agenda Item Number: B.1
Agenda Item Summary #7665
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Katherine Atkins (305)292-4512
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's proclamation declaring the month of January 2021 as
Monroe County Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.
ITEM BACKGROUND: See attached letter.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Keys to be the Change proclamation
HUMAN TRAFFICKING COALITION letter
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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REVIEWED BY:
Michelle Coldiron Completed 12/11/2020 1:36 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 12/18/2020 2:52 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 12/28/2020 1:47 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 01/20/2021 9:00 AM
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MONROE COUNTY
HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, human trafficking is a nationwide public health and civil rights crisis.
Its victims and survivors are everywhere; and
WHEREAS, human trafficking includes both labor and sex trafficking with both
international and domestic victims; and
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WHEREAS, anyone can become a victim of trafficking. While women and girls 0)
are the primary victims, victims/survivors come from every background, race,
gender, sexual orientation, and economic status. Traffickers usually target
individuals who, for any reason, are vulnerable; and
WHEREAS, young people are particularly vulnerable to trafficking and y
exploitation but face many barriers in reporting what has happened to them;
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WHEREAS, all communities must seek to prevent human trafficking before it can
occur by promoting safe, healthy and supportive environments; and
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WHEREAS, Keys to Be the Change will continue to take the lead on raising
awareness in our community that Human Trafficking exists and how to combat
it; and
Whereas, Monroe County is striving to become a place where human trafficking
does not exist, where people have opportunities available to them, and where
all people are treated as fully human and worthy of a supportive community
and freedom;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed January as
Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.
We support Keys to Be the Change in its efforts to prevent human trafficking
and support victims and survivors.
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FLORIDA KEYS HUMAN TRAFFICKING COALITION
December 1, 2020
Michelle Coldiron
Mayor
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
25 Ships Way
Big Pine Key, FL 33040
Dear Michelle:
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The Florida Keys Human Trafficking Coalition (FKHTC) is an interdisciplinary organization whose purpose L
is to educate and bring awareness to Human Trafficking and modern day slavery in the Florida Keys.
Many sectors of the community are involved in the Coalition, including the State Attorney's Office,the
Juvenile Justice System, the Department of Children and Families, Keys to Be the Change, other non- m
profit agencies, faith based and youth organizations, concerned individuals, and health and human
service entities.
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Given the gravity of Human Trafficking and its devastating impact on lives and communities, it is
important that we raise awareness and address this issue in our community. Over the last several ._
months the Coalition has focused on trainings and has been very successful in reaching many in the
community to raise awareness about Human Trafficking.January is Human Trafficking Prevention
Month.This can be an opportune time to not only increase community awareness and provide
education, but to focus and prioritize Human Trafficking as an issue our community is concerned about e=
and will work to address.
Through our partnership with the South Florida Human Trafficking Taskforce and CITRUS Health
Network in Miami, we have access to experienced and skilled Human Trafficking trainers.The CITRUS
Health Network, has a contract through the Department of Children and Families to provide child c,
welfare services, resources and support to the Florida Keys. Over the last several months, they and DCF
have facilitated the referenced training opportunities for groups and agencies in Monroe County.
With this excellent resource at our disposal, we would like to invite you to participate in a Human
Trafficking training to increase your knowledge of the issue. Perhaps this training can occur during the
month of January as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Florida Keys Human Trafficking
Coalition will be happy to provide further information and assist in setting up a training. Please contact
Patrice Schwermer 305-807—4503 or p wermor ccadmm.or for information.
Respectfully,
Heidi Golightly
Member, Florida Keys Human Trafficking Coalition
Patrice Schwermer
Board Member Florida Keys Human Trafficking Coalition
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