Human Trafficking

The state urged a federal judge to toss out a constitutional challenge to a new law preventing strippers under 21 from performing in adult-entertainment establishments.

Attorney General Ashley Moody says federal government to blame for prevalence of trafficking

Attorney General Ashley Moody recently announced the bust of a trafficking ring in the Tampa Bay area and the rescue of 10 victims. She blames the federal government for the ongoing trafficking problem.

The national trafficking hotline takes a victim-centered approach, reporting 30 percent of cases to law enforcement; Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says that's not enough.

The BRIGHT Network provides a centralized database of services for human trafficking survivors.

Legislative leaders, along with Gov. DeSantis and other high-ranking officials, have made multiple assurances that more resources will be made available.

It's Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Crisis Center President and CEO Clara Reynolds said it doesn't always play out the way you may have seen it in the movies.

On National Human Trafficking Day, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced the arrests of those charged with human trafficking or trafficking-related charges over the last three months.

A new law names the Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Research Lab as the main storehouse for human trafficking-related data.

The bills will strengthen penalties for trafficking, increase training and support victims

Under the bill, DCF would be required to certify adult safe houses, inspect and re-certify them every year.

They would crack down on sexual battery, violent crimes, gun theft, human trafficking and more.