May 5, 2022

Human Trafficking in Plain Sight: The story of Alicia Tappan

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Beneath the smiles you see in snapshots of Alicia Tappan’s childhood are very dark moments orchestrated by someone trusted by everyone. […]
May 5, 2022

Refuge House opens new Carmela’s Place for people escaping Tallahassee sex trade

Survivors of human trafficking and prostitution have a new resource to turn to and a new place to heal. Carmela’s Place at Refuge House, an eight-bed […]
May 5, 2022

New Mural Puts Spotlight on Human Trafficking

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — You need to get up close to find the hidden details in “Reclaiming the Light,” the new mural unveiled last week at […]
May 5, 2022

Orlando Man Sentenced To Over 24 Years For Sex Trafficking By Force, Fraud, And Coercion

Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Henry Lee White, III (27, Orlando) to 24 years and 4 months in federal prison […]
May 5, 2022

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Community Partners Host Roundtable to Highlight Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts in Central Florida

LAKELAND, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez hosted a roundtable discussion aimed at combating human trafficking and highlighting strong community partnerships in the Polk County area. […]
May 5, 2022

Moody, Nuñez lead anti-human trafficking efforts

(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez are leading national and state efforts to combat human trafficking and provide […]
April 26, 2022

New Housing Initiative Helping Victims of Human Trafficking

INDIANAPOLIS — A new housing initiative for victims of human trafficking is underway in Indianapolis. The effort started due to a partnership between the Damien Center […]
April 26, 2022

Survivors of Human Trafficking, Sexual Violence Warn Some Perpetrators Don’t Appear, Initially, to Pose Any Threat

The Malouf Foundation’s second-annual education summit strives to educate invited guests willing to fight against child sexual exploitation, trafficking Suzie Skirvin, a human trafficking survivor from […]
April 25, 2022

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