An ALLIANCE of businesses, people and organizations who have united to combat commercial sexual exploitation happening in our communities in Florida.
A STRATEGY that addresses all parts of the fight against commercial sexual exploitation including prevention, intervention, and restoration. The strategy was created and endorsed by experts in the field of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. They agreed this strategy will move the needle in the fight against Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Florida.
A FUND that receives tax-deductible donations from SAFE partners and community members and invests those funds in qualified, vetted organizations who are moving the needle in fighting commercial sexual exploitation.
The exchange of sex or sexual acts for anything of value including money, drugs, food, shelter, protection, or other basics of life.
Prostitution, pornography, sex tourism, and other forms of transactional sex.
“It is most humbling to be considered for this assignment. It is my utmost desire to be a servant and work with extraordinary people to move the needle and positively impact the movement to end human trafficking. That’s why I am part of SAFE in Tampa.”
– Alan Wilkett
(and likely many, many more that haven’t been counted in Tampa Bay and across the state)
In 24-hours in one major city, up to 7,900 men solicited sex online
Imagine your 14 year old daughter or granddaughter stuck in a hotel room in Tampa for hours, with endless men coming to have sex with her…she has no control over what happens when the next guy comes in, and sometimes the situation turns bad. For example:
CSE commodifies women and girls and supports a culture that views women as objects who are a ‘sum of body parts’ rather than a whole being.