Human Trafficking Coalition Of The Palm Beaches

06/23/2026

Join us on Wednesday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. for an important conversation on healing, resilience, and recovery.

We're honored to welcome Maegan Bell, Founder & Director of Songbirds, lived experience advocate, and public speaker, as our featured presenter for:

After Survival: Understanding the Four Phases of Healing After S*x Trafficking

Drawing from both lived experience and years of advocacy, Maegan will share insights into the healing journey after exploitation, offering a deeper understanding of the challenges survivors face and the critical role community plays in restoration and support.

Through storytelling, education, and advocacy, Maegan's work inspires meaningful change and helps create safer communities for all.

We hope you'll join us for this powerful and impactful presentation.

📅 Wednesday, July 8
🕙 10:00 a.m.
💻 Zoom

06/17/2026

"Your presentation has empowered us to be more informed, observant, and proactive members of our community."

Receiving these words from the Port of Palm Beach is a powerful reminder that awareness can change perspectives and inspire action.

We're grateful for the opportunity to educate future leaders, employees, and community members about the realities of human trafficking and the role each of us can play in prevention.

Thank you to the Port of Palm Beach for partnering with us to build a safer and more informed community.

06/15/2026

Missed our June coalition meeting? The recording and resources from our session on Labor Trafficking in the Illicit Cannabis Industry are now available in the Resource Center.

In this session, Lou Longhitano shared insights from nearly 30 years of prosecuting human trafficking and organized crime cases, exploring the connections between labor trafficking and illicit cannabis operations.

Check it out here: https://www.htcpb.org/resource-library

06/12/2026

Thank you to WPBF 25 News for including us on this story! We commend the 9 year old for going to her mother to report what she was experiencing. We hope other youth see this as an example of what they can do if they find themselves in this situation.

For information and resources relating to sextortion and human trafficking, check out HTCPB’s [kNOw MORE] Resource Library at www.htcpb.org .

Investigators say the man created a fake profile and started chatting with the child online. Police say he eventually convinced the girl to send him a naked picture. FULL STORY ⬇️

06/05/2026

We’re honored to welcome Lou Longhitano as a featured speaker for our June 10 Monthly Meeting: Agriculture’s Growing Problem: Labor Trafficking in the Illicit Cannabis Industry.

With nearly 30 years of experience prosecuting human trafficking and organized crime cases, Lou brings valuable insight into the exploitation tied to illicit cannabis operations and labor trafficking networks.

📅 June 10 at 10:00am
💻 Zoom Meeting
Register at www.htcpb.org/meetings to join the conversation.

06/01/2026

Mark your calendars! 📅

Join us on June 10 at 10:00am for our June Monthly Meeting as we explore Agriculture’s Growing Problem: Labor Trafficking in the Illicit Cannabis Industry — an important conversation on the exploitation happening within illegal grow operations and the impact on vulnerable workers and communities.

This virtual meeting is open to community partners and advocates who want to deepen their understanding and strengthen regional impact.

Register at www.htcpb.org/meetings to be part of the conversation!

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

Strong partnerships and collaborative leadership remain essential in the fight against human trafficking.

Recently, the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches was honored to meet Florida Attorney General AG James Uthmeier and thank him for his commitment to addressing human trafficking and supporting efforts that protect vulnerable individuals across Florida.

Human trafficking impacts communities across our state, and meaningful progress happens when advocates, service providers, law enforcement, policymakers, and community leaders work together toward survivor-centered solutions.

We appreciate the continued collaboration and shared commitment to building safer communities through awareness, education, and action across the state of Florida.

05/25/2026

Missed this meeting?
Watch the recording now: https://www.htcpb.org/resource-library

We would like to thank all of the South Florida human trafficking coalitions and task forces that collaborated on today’s special virtual event! Thank you for the work each of you do in order to make South Florida a place where it is harder for human trafficking to thrive! From the Treasure Coast counties, down to Miami-Dade/Monroe County, we are honored to be a part of this united front to end human trafficking!

If you are looking to get involved with this issue, we recommend getting connected with your local collation or task force and start attending their meetings!

HTCPB’s next meeting will be June 10th at 10am on Zoom (signup on our website to attend).

Human Trafficking Coalition of The Treasure Coast and Okeechobee
Palm Beach County Human Trafficking Task Force
BHTC
South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force
Miami-Dade Human Trafficking Coalition

05/22/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Polo Club Foundation for their generous contribution to support human trafficking awareness presentations in middle and high schools in Palm Beach County.

Education is prevention!

https://poloclubfoundation.org/