/tags/human-trafficking human trafficking en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2026-06-25/how-law-enforcement-is-fighting-human-trafficking-during-the-fifa-world-cup During an international event like the FIFA World Cup where people are travelling and celebrating far from home– federal, state, and local law enforcement are ramping up measures to identify and prevent human trafficking. Public awareness and education is a huge factor. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2026-06-25/how-law-enforcement-is-fighting-human-trafficking-during-the-fifa-world-cup Sofia Zarran /law-justice/2026-02-20/miami-dade-state-law-enforcement-partner-to-combat-human-trafficking-ahead-of-world-cup-games Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, and other local law enforcement officials are holding a news conference Friday afternoon in Miami to talk about their efforts to combat human trafficking. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT /law-justice/2026-02-20/miami-dade-state-law-enforcement-partner-to-combat-human-trafficking-ahead-of-world-cup-games Sofia Baltodano /law-justice/2025-12-11/floridas-new-reporting-system-is-shining-a-light-on-human-trafficking-in-the-sunshine-state Human trafficking can be hard to track because it is a crime that hides in plain sight. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT /law-justice/2025-12-11/floridas-new-reporting-system-is-shining-a-light-on-human-trafficking-in-the-sunshine-state The Conversation /law-justice/2025-07-11/usf-report-finds-florida-among-states-with-highest-rates-of-human-trafficking Even though a state-designated lab had been compiling data on human trafficking since it was established in 2019, the report released this month is the first of its kind. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:24:00 GMT /law-justice/2025-07-11/usf-report-finds-florida-among-states-with-highest-rates-of-human-trafficking /law-justice/2025-06-13/miami-human-trafficking-sports-events-world-cup Law enforcement agencies are coordinating their response plans ahead of major upcoming sporting events in Miami like the FIFA Club World Cup, targeting general security and human trafficking. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:21:17 GMT /law-justice/2025-06-13/miami-human-trafficking-sports-events-world-cup Carla Mendez, Julia Cooper /government-politics/2025-02-05/ashley-moody-trafficking-hotline PolitiFact found no announcements from the organization signaling any reporting policy change over the last four years. A hotline spokesperson said its policies "have remained consistent" for over a decade. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-02-05/ashley-moody-trafficking-hotline Samantha Putterman | PolitiFact /americas/2024-06-25/miami-cuban-exile-honored-by-state-department-for-exposing-regimes-human-trafficking The State Department recognized Miami Cuban exile Maria Werlau, who confronts Cuba's doctor and labor export program, among those combating human trafficking. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:09:24 GMT /americas/2024-06-25/miami-cuban-exile-honored-by-state-department-for-exposing-regimes-human-trafficking Tim Padgett /health/2024-05-28/will-floridas-new-trafficking-hotline-clash-with-the-established-national-hotline The national trafficking hotline takes a victim-centered approach, reporting 30% of cases to law enforcement; Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says that's not enough Tue, 28 May 2024 17:46:55 GMT /health/2024-05-28/will-floridas-new-trafficking-hotline-clash-with-the-established-national-hotline Margie Menzel | WFSU /florida-news/2024-05-17/usf-launches-tool-human-trafficking-victims The BRIGHT Network provides a centralized database of services for human trafficking survivors to reintegrate into society with housing, legal aid and more. Fri, 17 May 2024 15:32:00 GMT /florida-news/2024-05-17/usf-launches-tool-human-trafficking-victims Nancy Guan, Aileyahu Shanes /law-justice/2024-01-30/miami-dade-human-trafficking Florida remains ranked third in the nation for human trafficking, but the top prosecutor for Miami-Dade County says her office is now a model for fighting the insidious crime. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:31:18 GMT /law-justice/2024-01-30/miami-dade-human-trafficking John Pacenti | Key Biscayne Independent