My name is Camari Simpson. I was born and raised in Orlando, and currently live in Tallahassee as I’m attending Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in pursuit of my Criminal Justice/Legal Studies degree. Upon finishing my degree, I will be attending law school to further pursue a career in public policy and the legal system.
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As the summer season unfolds, it is essential that we come together as a community to address a grave issue that affects countless lives around the world: human trafficking. Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center’s (STAC) Anti-Trafficking Business Training, designed to equip workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and combat human trafficking. Today, I want to share my experience and shed light on this important initiative.
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I had the pleasure of working with the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) through an internship during the summer of 2023. I am gratified as I had the opportunity to participate in STACPRO where I finished a human trafficking training course for businesses and other establishments, and where I gained valuable knowledge. During the training, I learned many things that equipped me with the necessary skills to spot human trafficking.
DetailsThe Leon County Sheriff’s Office has been tapped as one of six law enforcement agencies in the country to help research and combat human trafficking. LCSO will be the only…
DetailsMelanie 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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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…
DetailsTALLAHASSEE, 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…
DetailsCollier 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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