On Monday, January 13, First Lady Marty Kemp and the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE) Commission, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), launched a Human Trafficking Awareness Training program for State of Georgia employees.

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Atlanta Journal Constitution: "At the start of the legislative session, Gov. Brian Kemp and his administration sent the unmistakable signal Monday that cracking down on sex trafficking remains at the top of his agenda. The Republican is expected to soon outline legislation that increases penalties for those convicted of the crime. And his wife, Marty Kemp, unveiled a new training program to help identify sex trafficking victims."

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Athens Banner-Herald: "The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (doas.ga.gov) is administering the website, which will offer training to more than 80,000 state workers as well as any member of the public interested in the program...Kemp and his wife, first lady Marty Kemp, have made human trafficking a top priority."

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The Moultrie Observer: “There are terrible people out there who control [victims’] every move and force them to do unspeakable things,” First Lady Marty Kemp said. “Education and awareness is the way to fight against human trafficking.”

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WSBTV: "Kemp said he will mandate that all members of his staff take the training and said he will encourage the heads of state agencies to mandate it for almost 80,000 state employees. 'That's 80,000 boots on the ground ready to help a victim if needed,' Marty Kemp told supporters at the state Capitol."

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WABE: "The half-hour video course is also available to the general public, and Kemp said she hoped churches, civic groups and others would encourage their members to view it."