• Unveiling Modern Trends in Human Trafficking: From Social Media Grooming to Exploiting Vulnerabilities

    https://youtu.be/ljblYFYy5yw The Florida Department of Children and Families has seen a massive surge in the number of cases involving youth and adults being threatened and coerced into sending explicit images online or via social media apps. Evolving trends show that human traffickers are adapting to new technologies and tactics. One trend is using social media…

  • Navigating Tax Controversies Affecting Human Trafficking Survivors

    While often overlooked, resolving tax controversies is a critical step for survivors of human trafficking seeking economic stabilization. Survivors often face unexpected tax liabilities as a result of fraudulent actions taken by their traffickers, unpaid taxes, and other complications arising from their trafficking experience - with such issues often taking years to identify and needing…

  • Human Trafficking and Exploitation by Illegal Street Gangs

    The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Training Webinar Series is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on…

  • Human Trafficking Data Collection in Florida and the New BRIGHT Project

    https://youtu.be/GUMqAIUYn8w The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Training Webinar Series is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has…

  • 21st Annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference (Virtual)

    Join us for our 21st Annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference hosted VIRTUALLY on September 18-20, 2024. After a highly successful and special 20th annual conference, we are already gearing up for next year's conference where we will continue to learn, connect, and collaborate with thousands from around the world! Stay tuned on this…

  • Economic Empowerment and Financial Management for Human Trafficking Survivors

    The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Training Webinar Series is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on…

  • Human Trafficking Summit

    The Human Trafficking Summit will launch tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, and will remain available through March 2025. Please check your email early in the morning for directions on how to access the summit.   We look forward to the learning opportunities created at the Human Trafficking Summit allowing Florida to continue working to protect victims,…

  • NYC Children’s Services: 2024 Child Trafficking Prevention Fall Training Series

    NYC Administration for Children’s Services’ Office of Child Trafficking Prevention and Policy’s 2024 Child Trafficking Prevention Fall Training Series. The 2024 Child Trafficking Prevention Fall Training Series (virtual) will occur between October 15 to 29th in recognition of Fall as a “Back to School” learning milieu. The conference will provide six (6) professional level workshops on a variety…

  • Updates and Going Deeper: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, the Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and the Continued Presence Program

    https://youtu.be/Qp9niBjIZHo Join members of the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) as they share updates on the Center, share new Blue Campaign resources, and do a presentation on the Continued Presence program. Continued Presence (CP) is a temporary immigration designation provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as trafficking victims who may be potential witnesses.…

  • Walk For Freedom in Thomasville, Geogia

    Join us as we Walk For Freedom in Thomasville, Georgia We believe that every step we take locally leaves footprints globally. Every dollar fundraised, every poster seen, every person made aware of the issue of human trafficking, add up to one Global impact - a world where everyone is free. If you have any questions about…

  • Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking (BBCAHT) Meeting

    BIG BEND COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING (BBCAHT) MEETING Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM Florida Sheriffs Association, 2617 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308 We will have a presentation by the Forgotten Coast Chapter of the Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) organization.

  • Human Trafficking and Immigration: Updates and Trends

    https://youtu.be/ukntch0UaY8 This training will attempt to demystify the barriers and clarify misunderstandings surrounding serving foreign-born survivors of human trafficking, specifically around immigration relief options. We will dissect case examples agencies may run into and offer solutions to better equip our leaders to serve their community. Download presentation slides CLE credit application is pending Speakers: Daniela…