Florida Children and Youth Cabinet: Human Trafficking Workgroup
Chaired by Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Wansley Walters, the Human Trafficking Workgroup is focused on identifying ways in which Florida can put a stop to human trafficking. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery which affects children, adults, citizens, residents and foreign nationals alike. A complex issue, human trafficking is generally categorized as either sex trafficking or labor trafficking. Initially, the workgroup chose to narrow its focus to the intricate issue of child sex trafficking in Florida. The workgroup has representation from the Office of Adoption and Child Protection, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights and other stakeholders. Workgroup members have begun researching best practices throughout the nation as well as monitoring proposed legislation addressing child sex trafficking.
Informational links regarding Human Trafficking:
Florida Child Abuse Hotline Link (Report Child Trafficking):
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/abuse/
Florida Human Trafficking Information Kit:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/initiatives/HumanTrafficking/docs/InformationKit.pdf
Florida Human Trafficking Task Force:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/initiatives/HumanTrafficking/
Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights:
http://www.cahr.fsu.edu/sub_category/Florida_StrategicPlanonHumanTrafficking.html
Polaris Project:
http://www.polarisproject.org/state-map/florida
Shared Hope International:
http://www.sharedhope.org/Portals/0/Documents/Clearwater_PrinterFriendly.pdf
http://www.sharedhope.org/Portals/0/Documents/BrowardandDadeFlorida_printerfirendly.pdf
March 27, 2012 Meeting Materials
Agenda
Broward DMST Profiles
Broward DMST Chart
House Bill 99 Enrolled
House Bill 1355 Enrolled
House Bill 7049 Enrolled
Section 217
March 15, 2012 Meeting Materials
The FSU Center for Advancement of Human Rights (CAHR), is hosting a Human Trafficking Broadcast with St. Pete College’s Center for Public Safety Innovation, entitled “Human Trafficking—Slavery in the 21st Century.” To register for this free conference, visit: http://terrorism.spcollege.edu/Broadcasts/BJA_HT_Broadcast.aspx
February 21, 2012 Meeting Materials
Agenda
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation
January 25, 2012 Meeting Materials
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
September 28, 2011 Meeting Materials
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
