Attorney General launches website to fight human trafficking

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Attorney General Pam Bondi announced efforts Friday to spread awareness of human trafficking, which she called the modern-day form of slavery.

Bondi called Floridians and travelers to action as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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In an effort to encourage people to learn how to identify the signs of human trafficking, Bondi is launching a new website, YouCanStopHT.com. Starting this month, digital signs will be displayed throughout the Tampa International Airport, encouraging travelers to visit the new site for tools to spot human trafficking and report suspicious activity.

“Many people will be traveling to Florida this weekend, especially to the Tampa Bay area. Having a high volume of visitors can attract traffickers, and that is why I am calling on you to know the signs,” Bondi said. “Thousands pass through the Tampa International Airport every day, and ensuring these travelers know how to identify a human trafficking victim and how to report the crime could save a life and free someone from abuse.”

Human trafficking is a form of slavery that encompasses both commercial sex trafficking and labor trafficking, officials said. According to the International Labor Organization, there are more than 20 million victims of human trafficking worldwide and the global human trafficking market is a $150 billion-a-year industry.

To continue efforts to inform the public on the global issue of human trafficking, Bondi will be reaching out on twitter throughout the month with tips and more on how You Can Stop HT. Follow @AGPamBondi on Twitter and take an active role in the fight against human trafficking by visiting YouCanStopHT.com