Blog: Stories of Justice

Por Victoria Sexton, Advogada – Procuradora para o Combate ao Tráfico Humano na Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc. Para algumas pessoas, a ideia de ocorrência de tráfico humano em nossos bairros e comunidades parece não apenas improvável, mas também ficcional. Entretanto, o Condado de Broward, na Flórida, está classificado em segundo...Read More

por Victoria Sexton, Abogado. – Abogado Contra la Trata de Seres Humanos de Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc. [Ayuda Legal Costa a Costa del Sur de Florida, Inc] Para algunas personas, la idea de la trata de personas que se produce en nuestros vecindarios y comunidades no sólo parece poco probable,...Read More

by Victoria Sexton Esq. – Anti-Human Trafficking Attorney at Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc. For some, the idea of human trafficking occurring in our neighborhoods and communities seems not only unlikely, but fictional. However, Broward County Florida ranks second highest in Florida for reported human trafficking. It is not only happening;...Read More

Cathy was a homeless senior citizen who, although having to battle chronic injuries and medical conditions that substantially impacted her life, was exhaustively searching for an apartment when she contacted CCLA in July 2023. When she’s not taking her multitude of daily medicines or caring for her grandson, Cathy’s days consisted of spending countless time...Read More

For nearly ten years, Jessica was the victim of sex trafficking. She survived trafficking, torture, severe punishments, threats, physical emotional and mental abuse, and extreme traumas. Throughout her victimization, Jessica was forced to commit criminal acts for her trafficker. If she refused, Jessica was beaten and tortured. Because of the abuse and coercion, she would...Read More