Through coercion, abuse and imprisonment, as many as 300,000 American children – particularly girls – are at risk for being commercially sexually exploited each year in our neighborhoods, through escort services and online.
Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade has partnered with The Children’s Trust to bring awareness in our community through a series of public service announcements and posters featuring prominent elected officials. Visit their website for information about our partnership by clicking here.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
We are also asking that you follow the progress of Florida House Bill 99 and Senate Bill 202, currently in committee, to learn how you can make a difference. You can make a difference by calling the members of the committees and telling them that you support this important legislation. Click here for contact information and talking points.
Three of our elected officials, Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Frederica Wilson, took time out of their busy schedules to share their views on this important issue. Click on each of their names to see their short videos.
