Imagine Freedom: Sitting Across the Table from Strength
I’ve never met a survivor of human trafficking in person before. I’ve read news articles that survivors have given quotes to, scholarly articles and research on human trafficking as a…
Tallahassee man arrested, accused of exploiting 5 women in sex work
A Tallahassee man was arrested on human trafficking charges for allegedly exploiting five different women in commercial sex work and controlling them through violence and other means. Read the full…
STAC looks for support, tracking increasing demand for resources from survivors amid limited resources
Thanks to Maya Sargent and the WTXL team for highlighting Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the growing demand for STAC’s services, and the leadership of local STAC partners – the Zonta…
Seeing the hidden: Be part of the solution to battle human trafficking
Rev. Candace McKibbon, guest columnist for the Tallahassee Democrat, highlights the often hidden realities of human trafficking and how the Survive and Thrive Advocacy is here to support victims and…
Shattering the Iconic Victim Myth and the Truth About Who is Trafficked
Five years ago, I had virtually no awareness of human trafficking. That changed during my senior year of undergraduate studies, when I completed a capstone project. I wanted to focus…
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…
Understanding 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…
Take 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…
Florida 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…
FSU 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.…