As the deadline for award nominations rapidly approaches, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to submit applications and sign up to attend the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit. Friday, June 28, is the final day to submit nominations. Awards will be presented at the summit to individuals who made a difference in the past year in fighting human trafficking in Florida.
Attorney General Ashley Moody stated, “Each year, we recognize outstanding Floridians for their extraordinary work in the fight to end human trafficking. The deadline to submit award nominations is rapidly approaching, so don’t delay! You can learn more about each award and submit nominations, as well as reserve your spot for our virtual event, by visiting HumanTraffickingSummit.com.”
The Florida Attorney General’s Office presents several awards annually during the Human Trafficking Summit: Survivor Advocate of the Year, Community Advocate of the Year, Prosecutor of the Year, and Law Enforcement Official of the Year. The Department of Children and Families and the Department of Juvenile Justice also recognize an individual from their respective departments during the event.
For more information and to submit award nominations, visit HumanTraffickingSummit.com.
Florida’s Human Trafficking Summit brings together local, state, and national leaders working to eradicate all forms of trafficking. With multiple hours of informational sessions, the summit showcases how Florida continues working to protect victims, prevent trafficking, and prosecute traffickers.
The 2024 Human Trafficking Summit will launch virtually on Oct. 1. Registration is free of charge and includes sessions covering recent updates and developments in legal matters, service delivery, education, and awareness.
To learn about the signs of human trafficking and how to properly report suspicious activity to law enforcement, visit YouCanStopHT.com.