Operation Home for the Holidays was a multi-regional operation involving several federal, state and local agencies that led to the rescue of 122 missing or endangered children from Florida and nine other states. Join us as on December 10th as we welcome Kim Figurero, from More Too Life, and Laura Hamilton and Laura Henderson from Bridging Freedom who were directly involved in the effort. 

According to WTVT: "The children rescued ranged in age from 23 months to 17 years old. Law enforcement officials say many had experienced various levels of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or exposure to other criminal activity."  Click HERE for the news clip. 

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This event will take a deeper look into how the health system and Medicaid can play a crucial role into helping those impacted by trafficking get the help they need to have a successful healing journey. We will have special speakers from around the country such as, Dr. Laura Lederer, Amy Cornelius with Sidewalk Soldiers, AZ Dream Center and Meghan Connors who will provide a survivor perspective. There will be a panel discussion as well.

The event is 9:00a.m. - 2:30p.m. Central Standard Time

The Microsoft TEAMS platform will be used, and a link will be sent 24 hours prior to the event.

Click HERE to reserve a spot

Fundraiser to continue expanding services and programs for victims with focus on education for youth and women empowerment to achieve sustainable economic growth, social development and environmental sustainability in order to create methods to eliminate abuse and human trafficking in our state, city, and around the world.

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This event is unique- with local bands, true stories, and experts in the field; NOMORE looks to give people a window from which they can see, hear, experience, and understand both the heart of God & the plight of those caught in modern day slavery. “Our goal is to put as many faces to the need as possible, and to provide as many opportunities as possible for people to connect to what is needed and respond to that need with action. We want every person who comes to the event to learn how they can make a difference in the fight against human trafficking,” says Tami Kent, Co-Founder. For that reason, The NOMORE Foundation has partnered with local and international organizations, so that people can make a personal connection and get signed up to serve where their heart compels them. Over the past 10 years, The NOMORE Foundation has worked with churches and organizations all over the country to bring events like this to communities just like yours, and they are excited to see people engage in this important cause. It's all about uncovering the reality of human trafficking and empowering YOU to declare, "NOMORE!"

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*** This event is for ages 14+ (high school students) & is not recommended for children. We strongly encourage parents to attend with their teens as this is a mature topic that will provoke thoughtful conversation around online safety & awareness. ***

Sip, Savor and Support! Join us for a delightful afternoon of wine tasting and a sumptuous lunch spread, all while giving back to a good cause. Indulge in some of the finest wines and have a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Come mix and mingle with friends while making a difference, it's the perfect recipe for a fantastic day out. Don't miss out on this 'grapetastic' experience

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Limited seating, so please register early!

A Night of Hope and Healing is a formal dinner gala that will recognize champions in the fight against exploitation and provide opportunities to be part of the solution and prevention of this horrific crime. It will also include a silent and live auction featuring national and luxury brands. The funds raised during the event will ensure the Florida Alliance is able to continue statewide awareness and education efforts along with establishing a grants program to support.

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The Reason for Fashion for Freedom

We are honored to host our 2nd Annual Fashion for Freedom show. Through this event, we plan to raise funds to continue providing the necessary services to survivors of human trafficking. Such as trauma therapy, counseling, medical care, life skills, education, and financial assistance. These services are made possible because of your generous giving.

In addition, we plan to meet once again the critical need for a long-term home in South Florida. Glory House understands the value of a long-term residential home. During the 4 years, we had a home, we observed that providing survivors with a safe place to live and a supportive community was imperative to their healing and restoration. Not worrying about their basic needs, allows survivors to focus on improving other aspects of their lives.

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Bringing together the medical community, pharmacies, educators, public health and law enforcement. Featured Speakers & Panel Discussions - Free to attend. Continental Breakfast and Box Lunch provided.

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This presentation will look at a wide variety of real-life cases of sextortion, social media exploitation, CSAM and how some of the cases lead to sex trafficking, sexual assault, missing and runaway victims, murder, and suicide.  While these are hard cases to look at it is critical information in understanding the variations of how predators operate, and how the victim responds.  Most important we will look at what to do and what not to do if a young person is being exploited.  We will examine behavioral indicators that might suggest the need for intervention. 

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More Too Life is honored to partner with Marie Thérèse Lacroix, a renowned local artist for our 2nd Annual Healing Through Art Event. This year’s focus explores how art can impact the healing of staff who are exposed to secondary trauma as they provide services to children, youth and young adults who have been impacted by human exploitation. Please join us for an exclusive wine tasting and art exhibition to include delectable hors d'oeurvres. A portion of proceeds from any paintings sold will be generously donated to More Too Life, a non- profit dedicated to inspiring change in people and transforming culture for a better world.

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5K run/walk and 1-mile race option available for families, children and walkers, Saturday, March 25th, 2023.

All proceeds from our Stomp Out the Demand 5k Race will go directly to the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking, a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to ending human trafficking. Your participation will benefit our efforts to serve domestic victims, influence public policy, create awareness, and fight the demand for trafficking victims.

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This event Is being  hosted by CareSource Health plan.  CareSource is a Medicaid managed health plan, serving over 2.0 million members across 6 states. The CareSource mission of making a lasting difference in members’ lives by improving their health and well-being was the catalyst for developing several programs that target the social determinants of health.  We are very dedicated to our members receiving the best care, with a trauma informed, person centered approach. 

Knowing that Human Trafficking is a public health crisis in our nation, we take this very seriously. We are interested in knowing, from professionals in the field that are providing the protection, care and treatment to those impacted by trafficking, what you see as health care gaps for this population.  Your voice is important to us.  We hope that you will come and be a part of this discussion. 

NOMORE presents FOR SALE: Uncovering the Reality of Human Trafficking

This powerful event features a time of worship, awareness and education moments with community advocates, creative storytelling highlighting the depth of the struggle and the power of redemption through lived experience experts, and immediate ways to engage in the fight against human trafficking!

*This event is for ages 14+ and is not recommended for children. We strongly encourage parents to attend with their teens as this is a mature topic that will provoke thoughtful conversation around online safety and awareness.

Registration is FREE! Click HERE

NOMORE presents FOR SALE: Uncovering the Reality of Human Trafficking

This powerful event features a time of worship, awareness and education moments with community advocates, creative storytelling highlighting the depth of the struggle and the power of redemption through lived experience experts, and immediate ways to engage in the fight against human trafficking!

*This event is for ages 14+ and is not recommended for children. We strongly encourage parents to attend with their teens as this is a mature topic that will provoke thoughtful conversation around online safety and awareness.

Registration is FREE! Click HERE

Almost 15 years ago on January 11, 2009, our community came together to shed a light on the scourge of human trafficking in our own backyard. Our 1st march was at the historic Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, FL.

For the past 14 years, tens of thousands of Central Floridians have been educated and moved to take action to stop this horrific crime.

Together, we can continue to bring positive solutions to those victimized and educate future generations.

JOIN Us for the 15th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day Conference.

This will be a hybrid event both in person and virtual. ALL sessions including our panels will be live.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

This hybrid event will feature a panel of survivors and advocates to discuss the barriers survivors face trying to leave the life and once they are out of the life on the streets, by their family, in the healthcare industry, and more.

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January is National Human Trafficking and Slavery Prevention Month. Join as we fill sidewalk cracks with red sand to represent individuals who fall through the cracks of our social, economic, and political systems or those of our personal consciousness. This interactive event is family friendly and open to the public. Red sand for the event will be provided on site for participants. State Representative Fred Hawkins and other community leaders will speak at this event. Community service providers and victim service organizations will be present with additional handouts and resources. RSVP NOT REQUIRED.

Click HERE for more information.

Join the The Human Trafficking Foundation for the Radiant 5K run/walk and 1 mile run/walk, Saturday  January 21st, 2023 at Pasco Hernando State College PORTER Campus. Where we will bring awareness to the prevalence of human trafficking, as well as, educate the public of the warning signs of trafficked victims.  Money raised will be to benefit agencies that work to fight human trafficking and help survivors.

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Join us for a special luncheon as we celebrate the Fourth Anniversary in serving young girls to restore stolen childhoods at Bridging Freedom's safe home campus.

Bridging Freedom launched with a prayer breakfast at The Rusty Pelican as a Call to Action for the community to come together to provide awareness, prevention, and healing for young girls.

Since that Call to Action, we have welcomed over 100 young girls into the two homes on the campus. The girls have received thousands of therapeutic services to help them begin to heal, life skills classes and education assistance to get them back on track as they work to achieve their goals, and recreational outings where they could just enjoy being a child!

We hope you will join us to celebrate the many success stories, exciting program updates, and progress reports on the lives that we are changing together.

Click HERE for details and to register.

This 1.5-hour webinar will give an overview of populations at the intersection of sex work and human trafficking. This webinar will specifically focus on LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC people in the sex trades. Attendees will learn about the importance of prioritizing equity while working with people in the sex trades.

Click HERE to register.

* Participants may submit questions to presenters prior to the webinar through the registration form. 

Speaker Topics:
Legislative Policy Change
Greater charges for perpetrators

Self Care
For secondary post traumatic stress and mental health

Anti-Trafficking Technology Software
Miami Police Department Family discovery of 55 year trafficking experience

Prevention and Awareness
For parents and teens

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For questions email Amanda- amanda.wilson@myflfamilies.com or
Kadian- kparchme@heartlandforchildren.org

The Gillen-Massey Award was established by A Voice in the Wilderness Empowerment Center in 2022 with the inaugural Award presented to Dr. Roza Pati, Founding Director of the John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy of St. Thomas University College of Law. Since that time, A Voice in the Wilderness Empowerment Center and the John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy of St. Thomas University College of Law annually receive nominations for deserving journalists, survivors, educators, service providers, and advocates combatting human trafficking throughout the world in honor and remembrance of the Award’s namesakes: Michele Gillen and Kyla Massey.

Click HERE for more information.

January is National Human Trafficking and Slavery Prevention Month. Join as we fill sidewalk cracks with red sand to represent individuals who fall through the cracks of our social, economic, and political systems or those of our personal consciousness. This interactive event is family friendly and open to the public. Red sand for the event will be provided on site for participants. State Representative Fred Hawkins and other community leaders will speak at this event. Community service providers and victim service organizations will be present with additional handouts and resources. RSVP NOT REQUIRED.

Click HERE for more information.

Continued Presence (CP) is a temporary immigration designation provided to individuals
identified by law enforcement as trafficking victims who may be potential witnesses.
CP allows trafficking victims to lawfully remain in the U.S. temporarily and work during the
investigation into the human trafficking-related crimes committed against them and during
any civil action under 18 U.S.C. § 1595 filed by the victims against their traffickers.

This webinar will focus on:
• What Continued Presence is and who is eligible to make a request
• Who to contact to make a Continued Presence request
• The CCHT Victim-Centered Approach
• Continued Presence applications in support of civil action

Click HERE to register.
When you register you will receive a confirmation email and an ics file calendar invite which contains the link to the MS Teams Live event.

Through Selah Freedom's discussion based training, "Not So Sweet," young adults will have the opportunity to learn about the realities of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Participants will discuss the risk factors of recruitment, the meaning of consent, and the importance of shifting from "toxic masculinity" to "healthy masculinity." Young adults will be encouraged to identify their vulnerabilities, become self aware, and establish boundaries for themselves.

This training was created to provide young adults with a broader understanding of what their risk factors might be and how they can take steps to protect themselves from potential exploitation.

Click HERE to register.