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February 9, 2023

YMCA of South Florida’s Teen Broadway Presents Real Life View of Lives of Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking

With an estimated 24.9 million victims globally at any given time, human traffickers are known to prey on both vulnerable minors and adults. Alarmingly, more than […]
February 3, 2023

SWFL Organizations Partner to end Human Trafficking in Immokalee

Every year there is an estimated 14,500 to 17,500 people who are trafficked into the United States according to the U.S. Department of State. Alina Donahue […]
February 3, 2023

“Healing is a Lifelong Process.” SWFL Organizations Advocate for Human Trafficking Survivors

At an early age, Tammy Toney-Butler was a victim of human trafficking. “As a trauma survivor, we don’t have a whole lot of memories,” said Toney-Butler. […]
September 29, 2022

Florida Anti-Sex Trafficking Fundraiser will “Light the Path” to Help Survivors

Sex trafficking is a monstrous issue as two million children are sold each year. A Florida fundraiser by Selah Freedom hopes to raise awareness and funds […]
September 3, 2022

AHN partners with Eden’s Farm on psychological care for sex trafficking survivors

Allegheny Health Network and a local nonprofit are teaming up to provide a new psychological care program for survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation […]
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

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. […]
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