Eliminate Human Trafficking
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Mobilizing resources to eradicate human trafficking in Central Florida.
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What is SAFE in Central Florida?
A Strategy
addressing all parts of the fight against commercial sexual exploitation including prevention, intervention, and restoration.
An Alliance
of businesses, people and organizations who are united to combat commercial sexual exploitation in Central Florida.
A Fund
that invests tax-deductible donations in qualified, vetted organizations who are moving the needle in the fight.
Who is SAFE in Central FL?
In October 2019, inspired by SAFE founder Heather Tuininga’s success in Washington state, and motivated by the size of the human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation problem in the Orlando area and the simple, repeatable SAFE model – three people from the Central Florida area were inspired to start SAFE in Central Florida.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteers play an indispensable role in the relentless battle against human trafficking, a crime that robs countless individuals of their freedom and dignity. Selfless dedication demonstrates the power of collective action in making a profound difference in the lives of those trapped in the clutches of traffickers.
Florida has ranked 3rd in volume of calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline every year since 2007.
Orlando is the 3rd ranking US City (per capita) in volume of calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
These organizations have joined the fight!
Frontline
Community
SAFE
4 Global Hope
THIS AIRBNB IS FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING All of the profits that this Hope Home makes goes back to charity! This specific Hope Home is located in one of the biggest cities known for human trafficking, Orlando, Florida. Harbour Hope is a local nonprofit who continues...
Advocates Against Human Trafficking
Advocates Against Human Trafficking exists to help vulnerable and exploited women, men, and children who have survived human trafficking.
Anti-Predator Project
Anti-Predator Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking and sexual predators in the United States through the use of specially trained private investigators. Along with providing investigative and protective services for those...
Baillargeon Law Firm
We are a faith based law firm. We practice all areas of family law. We also have many counselors we work with, and we will put your divorce on hold to save your marriage if you like. We also have counselors if you need one for yourself, or for your children. We care...
Bethany Christian Services
Bethany believes every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected. For more than 75 years, our faith has inspired us to stand for children close to home and around the world. Together, we can change the world through family.
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
A Ministry of the Diocese of Orlando Embracing those in need with hope, transforming their lives through faith, compassion, and service.
Christian HELP
PREVENT HOMELESSNESS
Created Gainesville
Created Gainesville is committed to reaching and restoring lives impacted by sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.
CURIS System
CURIS System was formed as an answer to recurring needs throughout the decontamination industry.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Our Mission Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. Our Core Values Compassion: We have a deep and abiding understanding of, and...
Discovery Church
“All the believers were together and had everything in common.” -Acts 2:44 Discovery Church welcomes you and your family to gather and worship with us in a joyful, vibrant, and enriching environment. We believe gathering together is an important and powerful part of...
Embrace Families
Every child deserves a safe, stable and loving home.
Together, we can make that happen
Empower Her Network
KEY COMPONENTS in the fight against human trafficking Circumstance is all that separates us from those enslaved Some circumstances can be changed Fiscal independence is key to breaking the cycle of exploitation Readiness matters: a will for independence is essential...
First Church Oviedo
Flite Center
FLITE Center ensures that our youth develop essential skills and competencies in daily living, decision-making and interpersonal communication; crucial modules to begin building their lives as productive members of the community. To achieve these goals, FLITE Center...
Forge Men Inc
FORGE is a network of God-seeking men, equipping men to live lives of meaning and impact!
Freedom Transaction Management
Freedom Transaction Management exists to reestablish survivors of human trafficking and those at risk of being trafficked. By investing in their personal and professional development we seek to provide them with “dignified employment opportunities”.
Friends Community Church
Friends is here to help you powerfully connect with God, this church family and our community! In John 15:15, Jesus said: “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have...
GEM Supplies
IMPROVING LIVES WITH CLEANING SUPPLIES
Grace Medical Home
An approach to providing continuous, comprehensive primary care.
Grace River Community Church
HOW WE DO MINISTRYLoving Relationships: Acceptance, caring for others, forgivingContemporary Worship: vibrant, heartfelt, reflectiveSmall Groups for spiritual growth and relationship buildingStrengthening Families along with strong youth, children's, and young adult...
Harbour Hope International
A haven for healing, anchored in hope.
Heart of the City
Many Christ-followers want to share the faith, hope, and love of Jesus Christ by doing something strategic and sustainable with their lives and resources, but they may not know how, when, where, or how much. At the Heart of the City Foundation, we help you easily...
Hope Partnership
Hope Partnership aims to provide a holistic continuum of care in order to end homelessness and poverty in Central Florida. We will do this by connecting service providers, businesses, investors and clients with evidence based solutions and trauma-informed care...
IDignity
Restoring dignity and hope by providing identification.
iEmpathize
Equipping Adults, Empowering Youth, Ending Exploitation
Inside Out Jail Ministries
Lives Changing from the Inside Out
Integrated Wealth Solutions
We organize all of the various financial pieces, identify opportunities, integrate with all advisors, and seamlessly guide your family on the journey to confidence and clarity.
Ironmen of God
IronMen of God exists to help men integrate faith into their workplace and become passionate disciple makers of Jesus Christ. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them...
Justice Restoration Center
Representing trafficking survivors is a unique pro bono opportunity to play a part in changing someone’s life
Mission Increase
Mission Increase (MI) Orlando is a community of Christian ministries working to implement a biblical approach to fundraising to grow and more fully-achieve their God-given missions. What do we want FOR Orlando as a result? An “overflowing in many expressions of thanks...
Mosaic Church
National Christian Foundation
We are a Christ-centered community foundation in Central Florida established to serve, encourage and convene local givers to grow as faithful stewards who give wisely to advance God’s Kingdom here and beyond. Over the last ten years, our over 900 families have given...
NONA CHURCH
Our mission is to help everyone know and take their next best step in following Jesus
Office of Statewide Prosecution
Attorney General Moody is committed to make Florida a zero-tolerance state for human trafficking.
One More Child
Our mission is to provide Christ-centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families.
ONE PURSE
One Purse empowers women overcoming abuse, addiction, exploitation and trafficking on their journey to wholeness and economic freedom.
Paving the Way
Paving the Way Foundation is a professional nonprofit run by a group of business experts committed to disrupting the cycle of child trafficking through educational and training programs.
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, located in Orlando, Florida, offers students an unrivaled opportunity to learn and work in the heart of hospitality.
SAFE in Tampa Bay
Safe in the Panhandle
SAFE in Washington State
An ALLIANCE of businesses, philanthropists, law enforcement, the justice system, and nonprofits who have united as a movement to combat commercial sexual exploitation in Washington state.
SAFE Santa Barbara
An alliance of movement-minded partners from a variety of sectors (philanthropy, government, business, faith community, and non-profit) united to address sex and labor trafficking in Santa Barbara County.
SAFEHOUSE Survivor Services
SafeHouse of Seminole has been a partner, advocate, and resource center for victims and families affected by domestic violence since 1995. SafeHouse acts as a catalyst for change working towards a safe future for all, providing counseling programs, personal advocacy...
Samaritan Village
To see communities where women live free from sexual exploitation, finding restoration and wholeness in Jesus Christ.
Summit Church
The Haba Law Firm
The Haba Law Firm is a Florida based law firm that takes cases nationwide with experienced and exceptional attorneys practicing in the areas of sexual abuse and human trafficking lawsuits, family law, foreclosure, criminal defense, and civil litigation. There are very...
The Nurture Place
The Nurture Place is an innovative mental wellness movement with a mission to bring accessibility of trauma-informed resources to every family.
United Abolitionist
United Abolitionist rebuilds lives of those who have been used and abused
Victim Service Center
To transform victims’ lives and prevent violence in our community.
Youth Advocate Program
YAP provides young people, adults and their families with intensive support in their home, school and community through our YAPWrap model that blends best practices from research in wraparound, mentoring, and positive youth development.
We Need You
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Phase Two Initiatives
Funding from SAFE for projects in the fight against human trafficking in Central Florida occurs in Phases, with each phase starting with an exploratory process to determine the greatest needs of the community, a notice to local organizations for ideas or initiatives that might help meet those needs, an evaluation and selection of those proposals based on viability, cost and other factors, a fund raising season followed by donor-supported grants provided to the selected projects. The projects below were those selected and funded in our Phase Two, which took place over the course of 2022-2023.
Legal Aid for Record Expungement
Record expungement is critical for victims of human trafficking because it can help them overcome barriers to employment, education, and housing.
Meaningful Employment with Livable Wages
Providing survivors of human trafficking with meaningful employment opportunities with livable wages can provide survivors with financial stability, a sense of purpose and dignity, and opportunities to build new skills and connections.
Education and Training Catalog
A comprehensive catalog of training and education is critical for raising awareness, promoting understanding, standardizing training, identifying gaps, and promoting collaboration in the fight against human trafficking.
Housing
Housing is a critical need for human trafficking victims because these individuals are often exploited, abused, and forced to live in unsafe and inhumane conditions by their traffickers. After escaping or being rescued from their traffickers,
Demand Reduction
Reducing demand is crucial for combating human trafficking and other forms of sexual exploitation that are prevalent in the commercial sex industry.
Phase Two Projects
PHASE THREE
Next Steps
We are targeting finalization of our Phase Three strategy by late first quarter 2024.
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“Human trafficking is a plague that we cannot stop fighting in our state and nationwide. I will work daily, along with law enforcement partners across Florida, to combat human trafficking and rescue survivors.”