To mark the beginning of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2025, Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging residents to participate in efforts to combat human trafficking. According to the U.S. Department of State, an estimated 27.6 million people are trafficked globally at any time, including victims within Florida. Attorney General Moody is encouraging Floridians to engage in initiatives aimed at equipping them with skills to identify and report suspicious activities.
"In Florida, we have created several unique initiatives to help the public join our fight to end human trafficking," stated Attorney General Ashley Moody. "Our goal is to train as many Floridians as possible to spot and report suspicious activity. Thousands have already answered our call and received unique anti-trafficking training."
Among her priorities, Attorney General Moody has established a Statewide Trafficking Hotline and an Investigative Strike Team in collaboration with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. The hotline, 1(855) FLA-SAFE, allows individuals to report suspected trafficking incidents within Florida while also providing support services for survivors.
Another initiative is the 100 Percent Club campaign which acknowledges businesses and organizations that commit to training their employees on identifying and reporting suspected trafficking cases.
Additionally, Attorney General Moody leads an annual Human Trafficking Summit that gathers leaders from various levels of government to discuss strategies for victim protection, prevention of trafficking, and prosecution of offenders.
An Online Safety Toolkit has also been developed by Attorney General Moody for parents aiming to educate their children about online dangers related to human trafficking.
Attorney General Moody chairs the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking which comprises law enforcement officers, prosecutors, legislators, and other experts dedicated to tackling this issue.
Since 2019, more than 130 traffickers have been charged by Attorney General Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution. The previous year's Human Trafficking Summit recorded over 6,000 visits. For more information or tips on spotting and reporting human trafficking activities visit YouCanStopHT.com or HumanTraffickingSummit.com.