This week, we launched the virtual 2021 Human Trafficking Summit!

Every year, the Summit honors outstanding Floridians for their efforts to end human trafficking in Florida. This year is special because Floridians have rallied to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic to continue fighting this horrendous crime and help survivors heal.

In preparation for Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, we partnered with organizations, such as It’s a Penalty and Tampa International Airport, to place anti-human trafficking messages throughout major travel hubs. We also teamed up with Airbnb and Uber to provide hosts and drivers in the Tampa Bay area with information about how to recognize the signs and where to report suspicious activity.

These are all just a few examples of businesses and community organizations doing their part as we aim for victory in this important fight.

In the spirit of winning, I want to thank this year’s keynote speaker, Tampa Bay Buccaneer and Super Bowl Champion Chris Godwin, along with his wife Mariah, for their dedication to our cause. The Godwins were instrumental in our efforts leading up to the big game.

With more than 15 hours of presentations by speakers from across the nation, the nearly 4,000 attendees who registered are now equipped with the knowledge and tools to spot human trafficking, save lives and rescue victims.

If you missed the launch, don’t worry, registration is still open. All the presentations are available online at HumanTraffickingSummit2021.com.

By bringing individuals together to focus on how we can eradicate human trafficking from our state, we will build a Stronger, Safer Florida.