The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 3, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators and representatives, seeks to proclaim January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in Wisconsin. The resolution highlights the serious issue of human trafficking, which involves the recruitment, harboring, or transportation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for purposes of sexual or labor exploitation. It emphasizes the vulnerability of at-risk populations, including youth and individuals with disabilities, and notes the alarming statistics surrounding human trafficking, such as the average age of entry into the sex trade and the prevalence of reported cases across all counties in Wisconsin.

The resolution calls for increased awareness and education among citizens to recognize and combat human trafficking, aligning with the national commitment to eradicate this modern-day slavery. It acknowledges the efforts of nonprofit organizations and law enforcement in providing resources and support to victims. By designating January as a month dedicated to awareness and prevention, the Wisconsin Legislature aims to foster a collective responsibility among its citizens to address and eliminate human trafficking in the state.