Survivors pushing for more laws to fight human trafficking (WCTV)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – More than 1,000 human trafficking victims are identified in Florida every year. State lawmakers are working to get that number closer to zero. “We have a…
Leon County leaders work to stop human trafficking, plan to take ideas statewide
Human trafficking is a problem that hides in plain sight. That’s why County Commissioner Rick Minor said he’s focused on taking Leon County legislation statewide. Advocates say the expansion of…
Starbucks sued for allegedly using coffee from farms with rights abuses while touting its ‘ethical’ sourcing
Being a conscious consumer means paying attention to where we buy goods and services including that next cup of coffee! Here, a group is taking action to make sure that…
STAC Presented Declaration for Human Trafficking Prevention Month
STAC Executive Director Robin Hassler Thompson and board member Susan Turner accepted a Human Trafficking Prevention Month Proclamation from Tallahassee County Commission Chair Carolyn Cummings. Many thanks to Chair Cummings…
STAC in the News – Imagine Freedom 2024: A Fundraising Event to Empower Human Trafficking Survivors
The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) is proud to present “Imagine Freedom 2024: A Fundraising Event” on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at 621 Gallery…
Big Bend officials say human trafficking cases are up; here’s what one survivor wants you to know
Trafficking Survivor and STAC Featured in Local Media: Human Trafficking is Here in the Big Bend Watch the news story on WTXL ABC 27 Officials confirm human trafficking cases are…
Former gang members, trafficking victims escape dangerous past with free branding tattoo removal
About one-third of American adults have a tattoo, according to the Pew Center; the most popular are butterflies, dragons, roses and flowers. But for some Americans, there’s no joy in…
Florida attorney general warns of criminals using AI to target teens
A statewide survey found 271 instances where traffickers used social media to target victims since 2019.
A Florida law enforcement agency is tapped for special project to combat human trafficking
The 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…
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…