Ryan NicolMarch 26, 2019
6min354
But a proposed 'johns registry' was removed from the bill.
Tag: sex traffickingCrowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
Ryan NicolMarch 26, 2019Ryan NicolMarch 25, 2019
3min1508
The House will hear a companion measure to a bill introduced by Sen. Lauren Book.
Ryan NicolMarch 12, 2019
7min543
The legislation already cleared the Criminal Justice Committee.
Ryan NicolMarch 11, 2019
6min906
The speakers supported a measure to cut down on trafficking.
Jacob OglesFebruary 23, 2019
5min784
Demand comes amid new revelations about Jeffrey Epstein plea deal.
Ryan NicolFebruary 4, 2019
3min477
But trafficking victims won't be allowed to sue hotels where they were trafficked.
Danny McAuliffeFebruary 22, 2018
6min743
A House panel faced a shocking revelation Wednesday — that lawmakers may be soliciting prostitutes in the capital city. Melissa Villar, who did not indicate she represented an organization, dropped a bomb on lawmakers when she said she is familiar with someone living in Tallahassee who operates a “trafficking ring” or “prostitution ring.” That unnamed […]
Les NeuhausMarch 15, 2017
3min235
Two young adults were honored by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Wednesday for the lives they left behind, and were named the agency’s 2017 Youth Ambassadors, according to a statement. Secretary Christina Daly, head of the DJJ, and the Florida Juvenile Justice Foundation, along with members of the Florida Juvenile Justice Association and partners, honored […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 12, 2016
3min255
Pinellas County Commissioners Tuesday passed an ordinance furthering the work of the Florida Legislature to curb human trafficking. Last year, the legislature approved a bill ultimately signed into law that gave county commissions the authority to place signs in certain locations educating the public about the labor and sex trafficking. The state law enacted in […]
Guest AuthorOctober 14, 20136min208
Sometimes when Florida scores a high ranking, it’s not really good news. Such is the case with Florida’s current No. 3 national ranking in human sex trafficking. Recently the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice hosted a one-day Summit on Human Sex Trafficking to highlight a growing problem. The public needs to become vigilant. Pimps are […]