The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 3, introduced by a bipartisan group of representatives and senators, 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 exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for sexual or labor purposes. It emphasizes that at-risk populations, including youth who have experienced violence or are disconnected from support networks, are disproportionately targeted by traffickers. The resolution cites alarming statistics, such as the average age of trafficking victims entering the sex trade being between 12 and 15 years old, and the prevalence of human trafficking across all counties in Wisconsin.

The resolution calls for increased awareness and education among citizens to recognize and combat human trafficking, aligning with efforts by nonprofit organizations and law enforcement to provide resources and support for victims. It acknowledges the historical significance of January 11 as a day of awareness for human trafficking, as recognized by a U.S. Senate resolution in 2007. Ultimately, the resolution expresses Wisconsin's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards human trafficking, reinforcing the belief in freedom and human rights for all individuals.