Child Trafficking
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, every two minutes a child is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation in the United States.
Human Trafficking, which includes child trafficking, is defined by U.S. law as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts, labor, or services against their will. Any minor who is enticed to perform a commercial sex act is a victim of human trafficking according to U.S. law, regardless of whether there is force, fraud, or coercion.
Resources
The Florida Department of Children and Families has information and resources about human trafficking, including a parent safety tool kit.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation because every child deserves a safe childhood.
Southwest Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking's mission is to combat human trafficking through prevention education and community partnerships.
The Florida Human Trafficking Hotline, 855-FLA-SAFE, is for Floridians who suspect human trafficking.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888 or text *233733, is a national anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year in more than 200 languages.
If you suspect or know of a child or vulnerable adult in immediate danger, call 911
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