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The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking is a nonprofit organization created by the Florida Legislature to provide funding, support and assistance to the statewide effort to end human trafficking.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Along with the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking and its partners, Attorney General Ashley Moody is pleased to announce the 2021 Human Trafficking Summit will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Florida’s Human Trafficking Summit brings together local, state, and national leaders working to eradicate all forms of trafficking. Learning opportunities created at the Human Trafficking Summit will allow Florida to continue working to protect victims, prevent trafficking, and prosecute traffickers.

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Science & Society – Part Two

Science & Society – Part Two

Feb 3, 2021

By popular demand, the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking and Voices for Florida proudly present a second part of the panel that will allow for a deeper continuation of the conversation on the impact of trauma on human trafficking survivors.

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RESOURCE LINKS

LOCAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCES

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FLORIDA STATUTES – HUMAN TRAFFICKING

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 2018-2019 HUMAN TRAFFICKING REPORT

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HUMAN TRAFFICKING FACT SHEET FOR FLORIDA SCHOOLS

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What We Do

The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking is a nonprofit organization created by the Florida Legislature to provide funding, support and assistance to the statewide effort to end human trafficking.

OUR HISTORY OF ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking was created by the Florida Legislature in 2019 (HB 851) and was approved by the Governor on June 26, 2019. The legislation was sponsored by Senator Lauren Book and Representative Heather Fitzenhagen.

The legislation addressed human trafficking through a wide range of policies. It required the Department of Legal Affairs to establish a direct support organization (DSO) to support the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. The DSO board of directors must be thirteen members, including:

  • Two members appointed by the executive director of FDLE, both of whom must have experience and knowledge in the area of human trafficking.
  • Three members appointed by the Attorney General
  • One of whom must be a human trafficking survivor.
  • One of whom must be a mental health expert.
  • Four members appointed by the President of the Senate.
  • Four members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT
Statewide Council on Human Trafficking

The 15-member Council is chaired by Attorney General Ashley Moody and includes law enforcement officers, prosecutors, legislators, as well as experts in the fields of health, education and social services. The Council was created through legislation passed and signed into law in 2014.

The Statewide Council on Human Trafficking was created to support human trafficking victims by enhancing care options available.

Council duties include:

  • Develop recommendations for comprehensive programs and services including recommendations for certification of safe houses & safe foster homes.
  • Make recommendations for apprehending and prosecuting traffickers and enhancing coordination of responses.
  • Hold an annual statewide policy summit with an institution of higher learning.
  • Work with the Department of Children and Families to create and maintain an inventory of human trafficking programs and services in our state.
  • Develop overall policy recommendations.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING LEGISLATION

2012 – HB 99, Florida Safe Harbor Act

2014 – HB 7141, Human Trafficking

2014 – HB 989, Human Trafficking

2015 – HB 469, Pub. Rec./Residential Facilities Serving Victims of Sexual Exploitation

2015 – HB 467, Public Records/Human Trafficking

2015 – HB 465, Human Trafficking

2016 – HB 545, Human Trafficking

2017 – SB 852, Human Trafficking

2018 – HB 7029, Human Trafficking Expunction

2019 – HB 851, Human Trafficking

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Today, March 25, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) was presented with a new 2020 Ford Expedition from Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.). The vehicle features a custom wrap to raise awareness about human trafficking. This donation recognizes TPD’s efforts in the large-scale human trafficking investigation, Operation Stolen Innocence. The two-year investigation yielded the arrests of more than 170 people on charges ranging from human trafficking of a minor to solicitation of prostitution.

Following the conclusion of Operation Stolen Innocence in November 2020, TPD’s Special Victims Unit was contacted by Chris Swanson, Domestic Operations Consultant for O.U.R., congratulating its members on their success, diligence and commitment to bringing justice for victims. Funded by O.U.R., the new vehicle will aid the Special Victims Unit in its fight against human trafficking.

“We are thrilled to receive this new SUV for our Special Victims Unit. The recognition this unit and investigators received highlights their great work and remarkable success during Operation Stolen Innocence. As a result of their steadfast effort, our community is significantly safer,” Chief Lawrence Revell said. “Thank you to O.U.R. for providing the new vehicle to help our investigators in their fight against the dehumanizing practice of human trafficking.”

Sharing the mission of saving children and dismantling child exploitation, O.U.R. exists to enhance the nation’s law enforcement efforts by providing resources and investigative training in U.S. jurisdictions where a need exists. O.U.R. proudly supports and collaborates with law enforcement officials nationwide in this important cause to disrupt the trafficking and exploitation of children. For more information about O.U.R., visit www.ourrescue.org.

JC Holt, Director of Domestic Operations, adds, "Operation Underground Railroad is grateful for an opportunity to work with Tallahassee PD on this project. We strive to partner with our law enforcement agencies to enhance the invaluable work they do in our communities.”

TPD reminds you that there are ways for you to help as well. If you see suspicious activity, you’re urged to report it to police by calling TPD at 850-891-4200. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
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