Stop human trafficking

Human trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transporting, providing or obtaining, by any means, a person for labor or services involving forced labor, slavery or servitude in any industry, such as forced or coerced participation in agriculture, prostitution, manufacturing, or other industries or in domestic service or marriage.

The Florida Department of Health is taking a public health approach to combatting human trafficking. We are committed to moving from awareness to action in its efforts to eradicate human trafficking in Florida.

If you see something, say something

  • Call 855-FLA-SAFE to report human trafficking to law enforcement in Florida.
  • Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE): Get help for victims and survivors of human trafficking or to connect with local services.

Resources for assistance

Local Organizations and Programs

Bridging Freedom
Therapeutic safe home for sex trafficking victims that are minors.
813‑474‑HOPE (4673)

Campaign Against Human Trafficking — SouthShore
Faith-based volunteer coalition, educational programs, and rescue backpacks.
813-413‑5067

Created
24/7 Helpline: 813-445‑0884

Florida Dream Center
Florida refugee and immigrant resources
727‑851‑9074

HeartDance Foundation
Faith-based nonprofit providing services to exploited men, women, and children.

I Rise FL
Economic and social support through job training and financial literacy.

Lutheran Services Florida
813‑875‑1408

One More Child
Crisis intervention and mentorship for youth (10-28)

Project Prosper
Florida refugee and immigrant resources

SAFE Families Tampa Bay
Support network for families in crisis: child safety, caring communities

Safe Haven — Children’s Network of Hillsborough
Focuses on child survivors, foster care, and awareness.

Selah Freedom
Provides survivor recovery programs, community awareness, and prevention education for youth and adults.
888‑8‑FREE‑ME

Stop The Movement
Education, internet safety, self-defense training, and community outreach.

State and County Assistance

Florida Department of Children and Families
800-96-ABUSE (2873)

Statewide Council on Human Trafficking

Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Prevention Resources
Text CTYTIP to 847411 for local tips

Commission on Human Trafficking
Coordinates public education, stakeholder collaboration, policy, and data analysis.
813-274-6936

National Assistance

National Human Trafficking Hotline
888‑373‑7888 (24/7, multilingual)
Text “BEFREE” to 233733

U.S. Department of Justice
Federal toolkit for victims outlining training, technical assistance, and funding.

U.S. Department of State
National Hotline: 888‑373‑7888

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Report forced labor or sex trafficking: call 911 or 888‑373‑7888 or text 233733.