We Exist to Stop Exploitation and
Human Trafficking
In Tampa Bay

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Child Sexual Abuse Images

32Million

CyberTipline Reports

Made to NCMEC in 2022

Florida

Ranks

3rd

In Reported

Cases of Human Trafficking

The Average

Age of A Victim

12-14

In Most Cases

It is someone they trust and with whom they have a relationship

Reports Made

in 2020

1,901

How Many Weren't?

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Our mission is to educate, empower and equip the Tampa Bay Area to prevent exploitation and human trafficking. Free 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.

Training includes:

Keynote speaking with overview of the problem
Examples of local impact
Analysis of supply and demand factors
Discussion of how to spot the signs
Tangible action steps

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Internet Safety Training

Host a free training for your church, after-school program, kids camp, shelter, PTA 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.

Topics covered include:

Cyberbullying
Social media
Spot the signs of online grooming
Sextortion
Real-life scenarios
Ways to protect yourself
Action steps and discussion starters

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School Training

Stop The Movement works with you to deliver the training that suits your needs and available time. We will train staff, students from first grade through high school 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!

Training includes:

Overview of the problem
Spot the signs of abuse
Internet safety training for students
Talk with students about fostering an environment of self-worth, respect and dignity towards each other
Action steps and conversation starters

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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 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.

For class dates, join our mailing list or check our social media and website.

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Street Outreach

Our Street Outreach is where prevention and intervention intersect. On Saturday afternoons our team heads out into known areas where human trafficking exists and speaks with vulnerable individuals. We initiate conversations by handing out "blessing bags" filled with food, water, cosmetics, toiletries. and valuable resource cards. Strict safety protocols are followed.

How you can help:

Join the outreach team
Ride along as an observer, then share what you see
Donate funds and/or supplies
Host a blessing bag packing event for your group

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Community Events

Any way we can serve the community by raising awareness, educating, distributing resources and igniting passion in people to join the fight, we will do it!

Past events include:

Summer movie showings
Youth and community festivals
Bucs Back to School Bash
Stomp Out Human Trafficking 5K race
Conferences and discussion panels
Free educational webinars
Business awareness outreaches
Social media educational campaigns
Join our mailing list or check our social media and website for event happenings