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Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center STAC is a service provider for human trafficking survivors of all ages in the Big Bend of Florida. STAC was created to fill these needs and meet this challenge.

Local, state and federal law enforcement representatives, as well as social service providers, know it can be extremely challenging to assist victims of human trafficking because of their diverse needs. Who we work with:

STAC works with:
· The Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking (BBCAHT), an information-sharing coalition comprised of federal, state and local law enforcement, state agencies, and social services agencies and led by U.S. Attorney Pamela Marsh.
· And we are building on the efforts of the FSU Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, and collaborating with the Center. This is important, as the FSU Center has been providing direct services to immigrant trafficking victims, particularly legal representation and case management and has been a leader in Florida and nationally in the issue of trafficking. Once identified, human trafficking victims often require extensive and long-term assistance. A victim has immediate needs such as safety, clothing, shelter, food, legal help, and medical care. Unless that person is also helped to obtain benefits, mental health counseling, job training or educational assistance, they will be vulnerable to being trafficked again. STAC is organized to provide case management assistance to victims over both the long and short terms in collaboration with others. Our goal is to help each victim to not only survive the tragic events of the past but also to rebuild their lives and to thrive.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜Domestic violence and human trafficking can intersect when an abusive par...
10/16/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜

Domestic violence and human trafficking can intersect when an abusive partner uses threats, control, or financial dependence to force someone into commercial s*x or labor. Survivors may need support for both experiences, and recognizing the connection is an important step toward providing the right help.

STAC is here to support survivors. If you or someone you know are in the Big Bend region call our warmline at 1-850-597-2080 or if you or someone you know is out of our area and needs help, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/.

Learn more about this intersection here: https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/this-october-domestic-violence-awareness-month-learn-how-human-trafficking-and-dv-overlap/.

10/08/2026
Raise a Glass to End Human Trafficking AND Support the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC)! 🥃Enter for a chance to...
10/08/2026

Raise a Glass to End Human Trafficking AND Support the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC)! 🥃

Enter for a chance to win a bottle of Pappy “Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year” Handmade Bourbon.

YOUR ODDS ARE GREAT - Only 50 raffle tickets are available! 🎫

Every $100 donation enters you for a chance to win a bottle of fine Pappy Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade Bourbon, 10 Year (value: $800-$1,000). This is a rare and exclusive bourbon with limited annual production, glowing reviews, and an unmatched flavor profile. ✨

PLUS, your gift directly supports and empowers survivors of human trafficking so they can be safe, heal, and thrive. All proceeds support the important work of STAC.

Generously donated by Niraj Patel, member of the Rotary Club of Wakulla County, and owner of Barn's Liquors, 1970 Woodville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327.

Suggested Donation per Entry: $100

CLICK HERE to Enter: surviveandthriveadvocacy.org

The winner will be selected on October 30, 2026 at 12 PM LIVE on the STAC page. Ticket sales close at 10:00 AM on October 30, 2026.

Have you talked with the young people in your life about human trafficking and being safe online?The internet can be a g...
09/21/2026

Have you talked with the young people in your life about human trafficking and being safe online?

The internet can be a great place to connect and learn, but not everyone online is who they say they are. Human traffickers often use social media, gaming platforms, and other online spaces to groom and recruit young people.

By learning the warning signs and having open conversations, we can help keep youth safe online and in our communities.

Visit our Youth Caregiver Toolkit for resources, safety tips, and conversation guides you and your youth can read together: https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/youth-caregiver/

Join us this Friday, Sept. 18, at 1 PM to discuss and learn how we can all work to collaborate on ways to protect childr...
09/17/2026

Join us this Friday, Sept. 18, at 1 PM to discuss and learn how we can all work to collaborate on ways to protect children, youth, families, and adults from human trafficking, abuse, and exploitation.

Anyone who works with or touches the lives of children and families, or works in the areas of substance use, the justice system and law enforcement, prenatal care, healthcare, education, or does any work with vulnerable populations should attend this one! When a child is in danger, is missing, runs away, or is at risk in any way, we must do all we can – and the ONLY way we can do this work is TOGETHER.

This will be another very important webinar event that focuses us on children in ways that are current, urgent, and that will deepen our understanding of how human trafficking intersects with so many other issues and why (and how) we need to work together. We will also learn about the latest trends – so important when it seems that the ground is shifting daily.

Here’s the link; please share widely with your colleagues and lists: https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/stac-third-friday-webinar-series-program-sept-2026/

We are thrilled to share that in August, our team had the privilege of training over 40 doulas from the Capital Area Hea...
09/16/2026

We are thrilled to share that in August, our team had the privilege of training over 40 doulas from the Capital Area Healthy Start Doula Program. We are so grateful to Keshia Jenkins, Program Director at CAHSC, for her leadership and to every doula who participated.

Our trainers, Graciela and Robin—with support from Micha and Sabrina—facilitated a powerful session filled with great energy and vital ideas on how to keep pregnant women safe from s*x and labor trafficking.

We are proud to announce that the CAHSC Doula Program is now officially STACPRO Certified! 🏆 This certification reflects their dedication to empowering survivors and strengthening our community.

Want to join them? You can be STACPRO Certified, too! Visit https://stacpro.org/ to learn more.

09/14/2026

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Join STAC next week on September 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM for our next Third Friday Webinar:Strengthening Human ...
09/11/2026

Join STAC next week on September 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM for our next Third Friday Webinar:

Strengthening Human Trafficking & Exploitation Case Outcomes Through Collaborative Practice

Human trafficking and online exploitation cases require a coordinated, multidisciplinary response. In this webinar, participants will explore how collaboration across disciplines can strengthen case outcomes, improve communication and information sharing, and enhance support for children and adults impacted by trafficking and exploitation. The session will also examine common risk factors associated with commercial and online s*xual exploitation and provide practical strategies to improve coordinated case response.

Marina Anderson, Statewide Human Trafficking Training Specialist with the Florida Department of Children and Families is presenting this one and it will be great! See the link below for her extensive bio. Marina is a smart and talented trainer.

Register here: https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/stac-third-friday-webinar-series-program-sept-2026/

STAC is a direct service provider for survivors of s*x and labor trafficking in Florida's Big Bend. If you are in the greater Leon County area and need immediate assistance, contact our "warm line" for services and information at 850-597-2080 (call or text) or visit STAC's website.

If you are outside the North Florida area, or if you need access to a 24/7 multilingual hotline, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

STAC was proud to participate in the CareerSource Partner Resource Fair! 🎉Robin Hassler Thompson and Micha Allen spent t...
09/10/2026

STAC was proud to participate in the CareerSource Partner Resource Fair! 🎉

Robin Hassler Thompson and Micha Allen spent the day connecting with community members, sharing information about STAC's programs and services, and building relationships with local partners committed to supporting individuals and families throughout our community.

Events like these help us raise awareness about survivor advocacy, human trafficking prevention, and the resources available to those in need. Thank you to CareerSource for bringing together so many organizations dedicated to making a difference.

Together, we're building a stronger, safer community. 💙

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