Senate Joint Resolution 15, sponsored by Johnson, aims to recognize January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Tennessee. The resolution highlights the serious issue of human trafficking, which involves the recruitment and exploitation of individuals for commercial sex acts or forced labor through coercive means. It emphasizes that victims can come from diverse backgrounds, with particular vulnerability among children, survivors of abuse, and those affected by poverty or substance use disorders. The resolution also acknowledges the efforts of local organizations and state initiatives, such as the Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking Program, which seeks to educate business owners on recognizing the signs of human trafficking.

The resolution underscores the detrimental impact of human trafficking on victims, families, and communities, as it strips individuals of their safety, freedom, and dignity. By designating January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the resolution aims to promote education, awareness, and community engagement to empower Tennesseans to identify and combat human trafficking, support survivors, and hold offenders accountable.