Spring 2024
WHEREAS, Human trafficking is an issue that affects the state of California more than any other state in the nation of the United States [1];
WHEREAS, A value of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges is to pursue its mission based on their integrity and accountability towards each other and to all community college students [2] and a Blue Campaign (ABC) toolkit aligns with this mission by advocating against human trafficking, establishing an environment of integrity and accountability for each other;
WHEREAS, The Blue Campaign is the unified voice for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to combat human trafficking and strives to protect the fundamental right to freedom and bring those who exploit human lives to justice [3]; and
WHEREAS, A partnership between California Community College system and the Blue Campaign would empower students across the state to take a unified stand against human trafficking, fostering an environment of awareness, advocacy, and action; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage a systemwide human trafficking awareness campaign, advocating for the implementation of the Blue Campaign toolkit across all community colleges to provide resources, support, and guidance for the establishment of ABC chapters in community colleges statewide, thereby amplifying the campaign’s reach and impact;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate of California Community Colleges encourage community colleges to support student-led initiatives, that contribute positively to human trafficking prevention, encouraging a culture of awareness, advocacy, and proactive involvement among the student body; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate of California Community Colleges encourage community colleges to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of human trafficking awareness programs and initiatives and consider feedback from students, faculty, and staff to make necessary adjustments and improvements.
WHEREAS, A value of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges is to pursue its mission based on their integrity and accountability towards each other and to all community college students [2] and a Blue Campaign (ABC) toolkit aligns with this mission by advocating against human trafficking, establishing an environment of integrity and accountability for each other;
WHEREAS, The Blue Campaign is the unified voice for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to combat human trafficking and strives to protect the fundamental right to freedom and bring those who exploit human lives to justice [3]; and
WHEREAS, A partnership between California Community College system and the Blue Campaign would empower students across the state to take a unified stand against human trafficking, fostering an environment of awareness, advocacy, and action; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage a systemwide human trafficking awareness campaign, advocating for the implementation of the Blue Campaign toolkit across all community colleges to provide resources, support, and guidance for the establishment of ABC chapters in community colleges statewide, thereby amplifying the campaign’s reach and impact;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate of California Community Colleges encourage community colleges to support student-led initiatives, that contribute positively to human trafficking prevention, encouraging a culture of awareness, advocacy, and proactive involvement among the student body; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate of California Community Colleges encourage community colleges to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of human trafficking awareness programs and initiatives and consider feedback from students, faculty, and staff to make necessary adjustments and improvements.
Status:
The SSCCC did not pursue this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing organizational priorities. However, we recognize the importance of raising awareness and taking action to prevent human trafficking within our campus communities. We continue to support efforts that encourage a systemwide human trafficking awareness campaign, uplift student-led prevention initiatives, and promote the regular evaluation and improvement of campus-based programs informed by student, faculty, and staff feedback. As part of our ongoing commitment, the SSCCC will explore the development of a human trafficking prevention toolkit in the next term to support these efforts statewide.