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It’s January 2023 – a new year and still early into the decade of the ’20s.  It is also the month of the year we recognize as “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.” It was only twelve years ago  that President Obama declared January as such, and the issue has significantly grown in the […]

By: Andrea Martone Sexual abuse, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation are occurring virtually, and explicit sexual-oriented photos and videos are sold on many internet platforms to customers worldwide. The result is a sordid multibillion-dollar industry that continues to grow and padding pockets for all traffickers at no additional cost. Indeed, modern technology has

What is Sextortion?  According to the FBI, Sextortion is a serious crime that occurs when someone threatens to distribute your private and sensitive material if you don’t provide them images of a sexual nature, sexual favors, or money. Social media is being used as an informational jackpot providing predators with key information such as; interests,

Sex trafficking is a modern problem with ancient roots. For centuries, people have been coercing innocent young people to engage in sexual acts. Sex traffickers and predators use force, fraud or coercion to control and manipulate their victims. In many cases, those being trafficked are underage. Traffickers may use direct force or indirect action such

A growing network of local, state, and federal groups is raising awareness and bringing human traffickers to justice. These crimes are taking a greater toll every year. Here’s how the United States is fighting back. Illegal exploitation is an issue that every American needs to know more about. Sex trafficking is happening in our own

Sex trafficking takes place when individuals are forced to perform sexual acts. Children and young adults are especially vulnerable to this type of sexual exploitation. According to estimates, over 2 million children are taken into sex trafficking each year. In an effort to fight against this global crisis and protect children from human trafficking, parents

By: Andrea Martone Disgraced pedophile and the late Jeff Epstein sex trafficking ringleader Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced June 28 to 20 years in prison for luring young teens into a sex trafficking ring run for a decade. The harsh punishment doled out marks one of the most significant punishments for the years of abuse Maxwell

When we speak of human trafficking, what comes quickly to mind are young girls and women who get abducted and thrown into a life of control and trafficking. But there is so much more to it, as trafficking has more myths than any other social issue. It doesn’t help that Hollywood movies sensationalize and increase

Selah Freedom has been at the forefront of sex trafficking issues and has appeared recently on local network news stations to speak about our programs and to address news stories relating to sex trafficking and arrests in the many Florida counties in which we serve.   One of the most poignant segments was on June

5 TIPS TO KNOW FOR STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS IN TAMPA THIS WEEK     The recent abduction in April of a 15-year-old girl at the Maverick game at American Airlines Stadium in Texas is a grim reminder of the many ways that predators seek unknowing victims, especially minor girls. Thankfully, eight were arrested in May