We Exist to Prevent
Abuse, Online Exploitation & Human Trafficking
In Tampa Bay
Child Sexual Abuse Images
61Million
CyberTipline Reports
Made to NCMEC
In 2025
Florida
Ranks
3rd
In The Nation
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Reported Cases to the National Human Trafficking Hotline
The Average
Age of A Victim
12-14
In Most Cases
It is someone they trust and with whom they have a relationship
Online Enticement
+300%
In 2021-2023​
As Reported by NCMEC Sextortion & Online Grooming
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
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Our mission is to educate, empower and equip the Tampa Bay Area to prevent human trafficking, abuse and youth online exploitation. In-person or virtual group training, self defense classes, street outreach, student internet safety presentations and participating in major public awareness events are just a few ways we are involved in Tampa Bay.
Human Trafficking 101 Training
Host a seminar at your workplace, church, conference or club to further educate your group about how human trafficking and exploitation affects us and our children. This seminar is geared for an adult audience, and can be conducted either IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY.
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Training includes:
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Keynote speaking with overview of the problem
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Examples of local impact
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Analysis of supply and demand factors
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Discussion of how to spot the signs
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Tangible action steps
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Catered for your specific group
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Youth Online Safety & Healthy Relationships Training
Host a training for your after-school program, kids camp, shelter, group home, church, or other parent/child organization. Seminars can be geared towards parents, mixed audiences of parents with their children, or youth only in an age-appropriate presentation.
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Topics covered may include:
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Cyberbullying
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Gaming
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Social media
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Online grooming and sextortion
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Relationship "red flags"
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Body safety rules for young kids
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Action steps and discussion starters
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Comprehensive abuse prevention
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How to get help
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NEW: EMPOWERED YOUTH INITIATIVE
3-part series
School Training
Stop The Movement works with your school to deliver the training that suits your needs and available time. We will train staff, students K-12 and parents, all in a relevant and age-appropriate manner. The average age of a trafficked or exploited victim is twelve, so it is mandatory that this conversation happens early and often!
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Training includes:
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TEACHERS, STAFF & VOLUNTEERS: Overview of the problem, Spot the signs of abuse or exploitation, creating safe spaces and trauma-informed responses
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STUDENTS: Self-confidence, healthy relationships, internet safety, abuse & exploitation, how to reach out for help
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PARENTS: Understand the threats our children are facing, action steps and conversation starters, resources
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Great presentation for PTA MEETINGS
Church Training
Churches are uniquely positioned to lead the way in the fight against abuse, exploitation and trafficking. Equip your staff, volunteers and members with the knowledge they need to recognize the signs, respond in a trauma-informed way and refer to resources. Protect families and youth by starting important conversations in a "no-shame" zone of love and safety.
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YOUTH: Elementary - High School Age-appropriate workshops. Safe touch, Grooming recognition, "It Stops With Me" Human Trafficking video series, Pornography education for parents and teens
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ADULTS: Human Trafficking 101 presentations
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WOMEN'S MINISTRY: Tailored approach for your group
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OPTIONAL SERVICE PROJECTS
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Outreach Services
STREET OUTREACH - No experience needed. "Boots on the Ground" ministry where we share hope, dignity and encouragement with individuals at/near a St. Pete homeless shelter. We initiate conversations by handing out "blessing bags" filled with food, water, cosmetics, toiletries. and other seasonal needs.
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JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER - Experienced volunteers and survivor speakers needed. Here, we encourage the girls with stories of resiliency, discuss relationship"red flags," have valuable 1-on-1 conversations and pamper them with sweet treats and small gifts.
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How you can help:
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Sign up to participate once or join the team of regular volunteers
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Donate funds, supplies, bakery cupcakes
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Amazon Wishlist is HERE
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Host a blessing bag packing event for your group
Self Defense Classes
We believe that empowerment, confidence and situational awareness are important steps towards prevention and intervention! Partnering with top-notch self-defense instructors, we offer private classes for kids, teens and women. In addition to self-defense strategies and techniques, the kids classes also feature a talk on digital threats and body safety rules. The women's classes discuss dating safety and relationship boundaries.
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We offer private classes for shelters, group homes, non-profits, mentor/mentee groups, parents and children, women's clubs.
"We loved what you did with our kids and they really enjoyed the experience. We felt strongly that the message was exactly what the kids needed to hear."
Donna G, Executive Director LANFC
Partner Organizations:
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LET'S STOP THIS TOGETHER!
If you see something, say something. Call or text the HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
Call: 888-373-7888
Text line (233733) "BE FREE"
Contact Us
Want more information? Get involved? Need resources? Fill out the form below or contact us via email: info@stopthemovement.org
Stop The Movement is a non-political organization. Our work is grounded in the belief that human trafficking and child exploitation are core human rights violations that demand awareness, prevention and action across all communities.