EXTERNAL Human Trafficking Overview

Presented by Kristi House

This is a condensed version of our Human Trafficking 101, trauma‑informed training developed by Kristi House and approved by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).  This overview will help professionals and community members recognize, understand, and respond safely to human trafficking. The session covers sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and the commercial sexual exploitation of children, including legal definitions, current national and Florida data, common myths, vulnerabilities, trafficker tactics (online and in person), the impact of trauma and trauma bonding, red flags and indicators, person‑first language, and clear guidance on reporting and connecting youth to local and national resources.