When Children Are Bought and Sold (The New York Times)
Melanie Thompson was trafficked for sex as a teenager. More than a decade ago, I met a scared 15-year-old who was trying to recover her life after having been kidnapped…
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Episode 3: Dr. Jacquelynn Hairston
In this episode, we imagine freedom with Dr. Jacquelynn Hairston, a public health consultant and human trafficking survivor with a PhD in public health education who is a passionate and…
DetailsFlorida is taking steps to fight human trafficking
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The State of Florida is looking for new ways to fight human trafficking. The Federal Human Trafficking Report shows Florida is one of the top three…
DetailsHuman traffickers profit off Southwest Florida hotel rooms (WINK News)
Collier County is not alone here. Sex and labor trafficking take place on hotel premises including right here in Leon County, and throughout Florida is Big Bend.
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6 LGBTQ Resources for Pride Month and Beyond
June is Pride Month, a period dedicated to honoring and celebrating the diverse identities and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. This annual observance has grown in significance, serving as a powerful reminder of the progress we have made toward equality, equity, and inclusion, while also highlighting the ongoing violence and other challenges LGBTQIA+ individuals face, including discrimination, misconceptions, and abuse by their peers, family members, and society. Traffickers target these vulnerabilities and that is why we need to keep a focus on supporting the LGBTQ community all year long.
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Hear from Trafficking Survivors on Our New Podcast
The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) is excited to share the release of our new podcast, Imagine Freedom where we hear directly from human trafficking survivors, or “lived-experience” experts. More than anyone, they can dispel the many myths and misconceptions about sex and labor trafficking and help to fortify our communities against traffickers. Together, we can imagine freedom from sex and labor trafficking for everyone, once and for all.
DetailsToo slowly, Florida gets tougher on human trafficking (SunSentinel)
Here is a partial recap and reflection on the 2023 legislative session and human trafficking laws that are going into effect. Thanks to the local journalists and the SunSentinel who…
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Episode 2: Christabelle Robinson
In this episode, we imagine freedom with Christabelle Robinson. Christabelle is the communications and media specialist for The Global Center on Human Trafficking, where she is involved in everything from…
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