Citrus County

Jessie’s Place director: ‘Human trafficking in Citrus County is not like the movies’
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Jessie’s Place director: ‘Human trafficking in Citrus County is not like the movies’

ByEyes on Trafficking News

  As of July 24, the movie “Sound of Freedom” has sold more than 8.9 million tickets and grossed just over $14.2 million on its opening weekend – and moviegoers are exiting the theaters with a passion to spread awareness on child trafficking. Melissa Bowermaster, executive director of the Citrus County Children’s Advocacy Center (“Jessie’s…

Florida Lt. Governor Discusses Human & Drug Trafficking Prevention Efforts
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Florida Lt. Governor Discusses Human & Drug Trafficking Prevention Efforts

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and the Florida Highway Patrol recently hosted a roundtable discussion with law enforcement leaders about efforts to combat human trafficking. At the roundtable, law enforcement officers and sheriffs from Citrus, Pasco, Sumter, and Hernando counties joined together to discuss the importance of tracking down human traffickers and holding them accountable for…

State holds roundtable to discuss human trafficking as arrests climb across Florida roadways
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State holds roundtable to discuss human trafficking as arrests climb across Florida roadways

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Lt. governor holds human trafficking roundtable Evan Axelbank reports BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – Florida law enforcement officers gathered on Thursday to brainstorm ways to detect and stop human trafficking following a slew of arrests along the state’s highways. On December 22, troopers north of Gainesville pulled over a Kia Sedona and came face-to-face with reality. Ten…

Editorial l Jessie's Place receives grant for human trafficking training in schools
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Editorial l Jessie's Place receives grant for human trafficking training in schools

ByEyes on Trafficking News

THE ISSUE: The CCCCF grants funds for human trafficking education. OUR OPINION: Trafficking is a serious public health issue. For the second year, the Citrus County Community Charitable Foundation (CCCCF) has awarded a grant for human trafficking training for students and the community. It will be conducted by Jessie’s Place, Citrus County’s Child Advocacy Center,…