This week, I met with attorneys general from across the nation, along with members of my Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, in separate meetings to discuss current trends in human trafficking and how we can work together to combat this abhorrent crime. That is what the upcoming 2021 Human Trafficking Summit is all about—continuing to coordinate across agencies, industries, and state lines to stop trafficking and rescue survivors.

Ending human trafficking is a mission close to my heart, but we will never be successful working in silos—we must unite in Florida and throughout our great country. By joining forces, we can stop traffickers and rescue survivors—that’s the goal of the Human Trafficking Summit and I encourage all stakeholders in Florida and nationwide to attend.

The summit is once again being offered, for free, in a virtual format this year. The event launches Oct. 5.

Registrants will get an opportunity to participate in presentations delivered by subject-matter experts from across the country, with topics covering legal and law enforcement, service delivery, policy and research, and medical and health care.

To learn more about the virtual 2021 Human Trafficking Summit and how to register, visit HumanTraffickingSummit2021.com.

Participating in our virtual summit and learning how to report human trafficking can help us save lives. Working together, we can end this form of modern-day slavery, and build a Stronger, Safer Florida.