The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 94, introduced by a bipartisan group of representatives and senators, seeks to proclaim January 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 regarding the prevalence of human trafficking in the state, with cases reported in all 72 counties.

The resolution calls for increased awareness and education among citizens to recognize and combat human trafficking, aligning with national efforts to address this modern-day slavery. It acknowledges the work 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 commitment to eradicating human trafficking and promoting the fundamental principles of liberty and human rights.