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What Florida is getting right and where it can improve in the fight against human trafficking
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What Florida is getting right and where it can improve in the fight against human trafficking

Kimerbly Weller is living her dream in more ways than one. “I’m the lead nail tech where I work now,” she said, “I have a massive support network. I was reunited with my children.” But she said ten years ago, while struggling with substance abuse, none of this seemed possible. “And I found myself homeless,…

Cornyn, Klobuchar Bill to Reauthorize Anti-Human Trafficking Law Passes Senate | News
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Cornyn, Klobuchar Bill to Reauthorize Anti-Human Trafficking Law Passes Senate | News

WASHINGTON –Legislation to reauthorize the Abolish Human Trafficking Act, which has strengthened key programs supporting survivors of human trafficking and provided resources to law enforcement officials, passed the U.S. Senate this week and awaits signing by President Joe Biden. “For the last four years, the Abolish Human Trafficking Act has changed the lives of individuals…

Latisha's House Earns Safe House Certification Silver Award | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
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Latisha's House Earns Safe House Certification Silver Award | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

WILLIAMSBURG — Latisha’s House, a Virginia-based residential home providing therapeutic and restorative services to survivors of trafficking, was on Sept. 9 awarded a silver level of certification from the National Safe House Certification, provided by the Safe House Project. Latisha’s House provides a long-term, transitional housing program for adult, female survivors of sex trafficking and…