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Unveiling Modern Trends in Human Trafficking: From Social Media Grooming to Exploiting Vulnerabilities
June 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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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 for grooming and recruiting victims, making it crucial to educate everyone about online safety.
Register NowAnother concerning trend is traffickers exploiting vulnerabilities such as substance abuse, mental health issues, and economic hardships to coerce individuals into trafficking situations. Traffickers often use substance addiction to exploit individuals into labor and sex trafficking. It’s essential to address these trends through prevention, awareness and support for victims and vulnerable populations.
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Marina Anderson
During this webinar, attendees will learn about the latest tactics and methods used by traffickers, including how they leverage social media, exploit vulnerabilities such as substance abuse and mental health issues and use new technologies for victim recruitment and control. You will also gain insights into prevention strategies, victim and survivor support, legal frameworks, and the role of social services, law enforcement and advocacy groups in ending human trafficking.
Speakers:
- Marina Anderson, Northeast Regional Human Trafficking Coordinator, FL Dept of Children and Families
- Victoria Maines, Northwest Regional Human Trafficking Coordinator, FL Dept of Children and Families
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Victoria Maines
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Suggested donation: $20