Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that requires a comprehensive response from law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations, policymakers,...
Role of Fathers in Preventing & Combating Human Trafficking
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Education
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...
Online Grooming: What is It and How Can We Prevent It?
Online grooming has become easier and more accessible for abusers to manipulate and take advantage of children, all behind the secrecy of a screen...
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...
Safe Travels: Protecting Yourself from Human Trafficking on Vacation
Vacations offer the chance to unwind, discover new cultures, and create unforgettable memories. But even the most exciting destinations can present...
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...
Human Trafficking Movies – Separating Fact from Fiction
Is human trafficking precisely what is portrayed in the movies? Join Bridging Freedom as we reveal the truths and exaggerations of human trafficking...
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...