This year, former Major League Baseball player Adam LaRoche delivered our keynote address. Adam dedicates much of his personal time advocating for victims of human trafficking. Through his E3 Ranch Foundation, Adam supports victims, raises awareness and works with local law enforcement agencies to help educate and train first responders so they can better identify victims and safely execute rescue missions. Additionally, he serves as a task force officer with Homeland Security Investigations.
The summit also highlights ways the public can get involved in our fight. Breakout sessions provide information about spotting a victim of trafficking and what to do if you see something suspicious. Topics include how employers can help on this mission, the intersection of trafficking and domestic violence and what role virtual currency plays in the black market where traffickers conduct their unlawful trade.
The summit is available to access for free at HumanTraffickingSummit.com.
We hope you will join us in our efforts to end human trafficking as we continue to build a Stronger, Safer Florida.
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Protecting Floridians
Attorney General Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution Charges Organized Retail Thieves for Eight County Crime Spree
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution charged two men with theft and scheme to defraud. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alexi Baldivia and Randy Rivero on outstanding warrants with assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. An FDLE investigation found that Baldivia and Rivero’s crime spree spanned eight counties, visiting Lowe’s Home Improvement stores across the state stealing items such as doors, flooring, windows and more. The spree resulted in more than $47,000 in stolen items.Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Organized retail theft hurts consumers as stores must account for losses when pricing items, but we are fighting back, and this latest case is just another example of my office working with law enforcement to stop criminals targeting stores across our state. My Statewide Prosecutors will ensure this criminal organization faces justice for their rampant crime spree.” Read More
Attorney General Moody Announces 10-Year Statewide Naloxone Dispensing Program for Florida First Responders
Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a statewide agreement with Walmart to dispense naloxone to first responders across Florida. The announcement comes as Attorney General Moody continues to fight the national opioid crisis. As part of those efforts, Walmart has agreed to partner with the state in dispensing naloxone to law enforcement and first responders across Florida.Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “From the beginning of my administration, I have been working to end the opioid crisis and help Florida communities recover. I’m grateful for Walmart stepping up and agreeing to partner with the state to provide law enforcement and first responders with much-needed Naloxone. This will greatly help in our continuing mission to end the opioid crisis and save lives.” Read More
Events
This week, Attorney General Ashley Moody held a news conference in Doral to announce a statewide program to dispense naloxone to first responders.
Attorney General Moody in Hardee County to assess damage caused by Hurricane Ian with Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford and dispatchers.
Attorney General Moody at a Fort Myers Disaster Recovery Center meeting with representatives of state and federal agencies and Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. Attorney General Moody's Consumer Protection investigators are at DRCs in several of the hardest hit regions of Florida.
Attorney General Moody speaking about efforts to end human trafficking at the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Influence: Pearls of Wisdom breakfast.
Attorney General Moody meeting with Rabbi Schneur Oirechman of Chabad of Tallahassee and FSU in the Attorney General’s Capitol office.
The Statewide Council on Human Trafficking named Office of Statewide Prosecution Victim Services Specialist Katie O’Rourke the Human Trafficking Advocate of the Year. Attorney General Moody also recognized O’Rourke as the Community Advocate of the Year at the 2022 Human Trafficking Summit.
