Episode 11: Exploring The Thrive Space Website
This Imagine Freedom podcast is a little different because we’ve adapted it from a webinar that STAC hosted, where we featured The Thrive Space, a great website created by and…
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Human trafficking blankets Florida – but training people to spot it can help victims
Melissa Wright is the incoming board president of Tallahassee’s Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center, known as STAC. It serves victims of human trafficking. Wright is also a banker – with…
DetailsUnderstanding the Hidden Crisis of Human Trafficking in Wakulla County
Jamie Rosseland, a lived-experience expert and survivor consultant with STAC, spoke with WTXL to shed light on the prevalence of human trafficking in rural communities. She addressed the unmet needs…
DetailsTake a Look at Carter’s Story (Part 1 and 2) to Understand How Traffickers Use Social Media and Gaming Apps to Lure Youth
This two-part animated video series, created by the Center for Countering Human Trafficking’s Blue Campaign, raises awareness of how to keep young people safe while playing online video games and…
DetailsFlorida schools now required to train staff on human trafficking awareness
Thousands of Florida children become victims of human trafficking every year, and now the people who see them most often will be better equipped to help. A new Florida law…
DetailsFSU Law Students Champion Human Trafficking Bill
Florida State University College of Law students played a pivotal role in the passing of a new law taking effect last week — one of more than 100 across Florida.…
DetailsBill would require training in human trafficking for Florida’s public educators
Florida is a national leader in educating students about human trafficking. The state’s K-12 students receive instruction on how to prevent child sexual abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. But lawmakers…
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Episode 10: Katie Papke – Part 2
In this episode, host Robin Hassler Thompson imagines freedom with Katie Papke, LMSW, CAADC, CCHTVSP. Katie is a human trafficking survivor. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified Advanced…
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