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February 17, 2022

Senate committee approves steep penalties for human traffickers, pimps

‘We’re working to attack the pimps, not the Johns or the prostitutes.’ Legislation meant to strengthen state laws against human trafficking is headed to its last […]
February 17, 2022

Survivor says hotels play huge role in sex trafficking

Legislation passed in 2019 that requires human trafficking awareness training for lodge operator Savannah Parvu said she became a victim of human trafficking at the age […]
February 17, 2022

Florida operation ends with 2 girls safe, 18 men arrested for sex trafficking

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — One teenage victim of human trafficking is safe, and a potential victim has also been rescued, after a three-month undercover investigation fighting […]
February 17, 2022

Jackie Toledo’s human trafficking crackdown bill heads to House floor

The bill bans hourly rates at hotels, motels and vacation rentals. A Senate bill aimed at cracking down on prostitution and human trafficking in Florida cleared […]
February 17, 2022

Collier County human trafficking victim tells her story to help others

When you think of human trafficking, you may not think of Collier County. Unfortunately, human trafficking is a reality in Collier County and Southwest Florida as […]
February 10, 2022

Huge Win for CSAM Survivors as Porn Titan MindGeek’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit is Denied

WASHINGTON, DC (February 9, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said the judge’s ruling allowing the class action lawsuit Doe #1 et al v. MG Freesites LTD et al, to proceed […]
February 10, 2022

Pay-by-the-hour stays would be banned under new Florida bill

February 10, 2022

USF’s new research lab could become statewide hub for human trafficking data

Researchers say data will help identify victims, end trafficking ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — ABC Action News was the first to get an inside look at the […]
February 10, 2022

Tiny Homes to Provide Haven for Human Trafficking Survivors

By BETH REESE CRAVEY, Florida Times-Union JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Carla Sweeney was running a sober-living house in Jacksonville three years ago when she first learned […]
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