Are human trafficking movies accurate? Explore five well-known films with Bridging Freedom, learn which stories are fictionalized or inspired by...
Human Trafficking Movies – Separating Fact from Fiction
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How to Avoid Human Trafficking While Traveling: Practical Safety Tips
Travel should not be approached with fear, but good preparation can help you respond more safely when something feels wrong. If you are wondering...
Online Grooming: What is It and How Can We Prevent It?
Online grooming occurs when someone uses the internet, social media, gaming platforms, or other digital spaces to build trust with a child or...
Role of Fathers in Preventing & Combating Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that requires a comprehensive response from law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations, policymakers,...
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Trauma-informed care aims to recognize, understand, and empathize with the impact of trauma on an individual and those around them. It considers how...
Safe House vs. Emergency Shelter in Florida: What’s the Difference?
Many people use the terms “safe house” and “emergency shelter” interchangeably to describe housing that offers protection during a crisis. While...
Debunking Sex Trafficking Myths
When you hear the words “sex trafficking,” what comes to mind? Do you imagine a kidnapping in a white van or the storyline of an overplayed action...
How Schools Can Spot and Support Trafficking Victims
Child sex trafficking is a hidden crisis in the U.S., and one that adults need to work together to try to stop. Schools are on the front lines of...
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – January 2024
January is recognized as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This designation is more than a date on...
Bridging Freedom Supports US Marshals’ Operation Home for the Holidays
Bridging Freedom was honored to be apart of the US Marshals' “Operation Home for the Holidays,” where a record breaking 122 children were recovered...
Love Bombing: What is it and How is it Weaponized for Human Trafficking?
Love bombing may seem like a shower of affection and kindness, but beneath its surface lies a dangerous manipulation tactic. Often accompanied by...
How the FOSTA‑SESTA Law Is Affecting Online Sex Trafficking in Florida and across the U.S.
Legislative Impact, Challenges & Ongoing Legal Advocacy FOSTA-SESTA, which is the short way of saying the Allow States and Victims to Fight...