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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Human Trafficking
To report Human Trafficking to law enforcement in Florida, call
Human Trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transporting, providing or obtaining, by any means, a person for labor or services involving forced labor, slavery or servitude in any industry, such as forced or coerced participation in agriculture, prostitution, manufacturing, or other industries or in domestic service or marriage. Regardless of the type, human trafficking survivors often suffer psychologically and physically. Trafficking affects not just individuals and families but the safety and well-being of communities. The Department of Health is committed to Florida’s zero tolerance stance to end trafficking.
Trafficking Response Partnerships
The Department of Health is an active participant in the Florida Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. Members include law enforcement officers, prosecutors, legislators, as well as experts in the fields of health, education and social services. The Council is chaired by Florida’s Attorney General to build on existing state and local partnerships – including task forces and coalitions - to combat human trafficking. Meeting notices, annual reports and state and local initiatives can be found at MyFloridaLegal.com.
The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking, created by the Florida legislature, provides education, awareness and training to support the statewide efforts to end trafficking. Free online trainings are available for multiple industries and professions as well as concerned Floridians. Sign up for podcasts, newsletters or download free resources at FloridaAllianceEndHT.com.
Take Action
It takes all of us to keep Florida safe. Learn to spot signs of trafficking both online and in your community. Get involved in local task forces and coalitions to determine what you can do to help. Children or adults can be victims of human trafficking, so if you see something, say something.
- To report known or suspected abuse, neglect, or abandonment, or exploitation of a child or a vulnerable adult, contact the Department of Children and Families Florida Abuse Hotline at:
- 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
- Florida has a statewide toll-free number operated by the Florda Department of Law Enforcement. To report Human Trafficking or to seek help if you are in a trafficking situation, call:
- 1-855-FLA-SAFE (1-855-352-7233)
- Or text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE) to get help for victims and survivors of human trafficking or to connect with local services.
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