This week, we announced that our Project Protect program is expanding to help survivors of human trafficking in Miami-Dade County.
According to the Safe House Project, 80% of trafficking victims are revictimized after finding freedom.
Project Protect aims to help survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual violence feel safer at home by providing them with free doorbell surveillance cameras.
These video cameras provide 24-hour audio and video surveillance for a residence, allowing victims to see if someone is at their door while they are away, or check who is at their door when they are home. Those in these tragic situations will have better assurance that they are safe in their own homes.
When survivors are seeking protection injunctions against abusers at their local Clerk of Court office, trained victim advocates will be able to provide them with information about Project Protect.
We already have Project Protect in four other counties, and now this program is available in Miami-Dade—our most populous county. For more information about Project Protect, click here.
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and it is important to learn how to spot and report suspicious activity. Help us in the fight to end this atrocious crime by visiting YouCanStopHT.com to learn the signs.
Report suspicious activity to authorities by dialing 1(855) FLA-SAFE.
By helping survivors of trafficking regain a sense of security, we are building a Stronger, Safer Florida.
In The News
Attorney General Ashley Moody announces new efforts to help survivors of human trafficking, WFTV 9 Orlando
State Attorney General Ashley Moody announces new effort to help protect human trafficking survivors, CBS News
New effort to help protect human trafficking, domestic violence survivors in Miami-Dade, CBS News Miami
Florida Attorney General to Battle Biden Administration in Court Over Immigration Policy, Florida Daily
Florida heads back to court in fight with Biden admin over migrant parole releases, FOX News
Florida Cabinet takes ‘zero-tolerance’ stand against human trafficking, Florida Politics
Protecting Floridians
AG Moody, Gov. DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month with Cabinet Resolution
Attorney General Ashley Moody recognized January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Florida with a Cabinet Resolution signed by the Governor and all Florida Cabinet members.
Read MoreVIDEO: Attorney General Moody Presents Cabinet Resolution to One More Child Organization for Assisting Young Trafficking Victims
The organization has state-certified, anti-trafficking mobile outreach teams that assess the needs of survivors, connect them with essential community resources, deliver clinical services and provide mentorship throughout a survivor’s journey of recovery.
Read MoreAG Moody in Court to Battle Federal Government as Biden Fights to Keep Catch and Release Going
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office will be in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, as the Biden administration seeks reversal of a judgment obtained by Florida that directs U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to follow federal immigration laws.
Read MoreEvents
This week, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the expansion of Project Protect to Miami-Dade County. Project Protect helps to enhance security at home for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence by providing free video surveillance doorbell cameras.
Attorney General Moody presenting the White Hat Award to Medicaid Fraud Legal Assistant Gaby Maccarone. Working in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit since 1997, Gaby has proven to be a steadfast and reliable team member in several important roles to grow the unit. The White Hat Award is given to OAG team members who demonstrate extraordinary effort and skill in fulfilling the mission of the office.
From left to right: MFCU Law Enforcement Chief Giovanna Angulo, Legal Assistant Gaby Maccarone, Attorney General Ashley Moody, MFCU Chief Hagerenesh Simmons