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Sexual Violence & Abuse

Florida Department of Health in Orange County

Human Trafficking

Traffickers do not discriminate against their victims. Human Trafficking can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Women and girls are not the only victims of Human Trafficking. Traffickers exploit men and women of any race and age. Learn more facts behind the myths here: Myths & Facts | National Human Trafficking Hotline

Human Trafficking victims are often too fearful of their trafficker to come forward for help. Giving a second look and knowing the signs of human trafficking can save a life. Learn the common indicators of Human Trafficking and together we can End Trafficking. Indicators of Human Trafficking | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)

Per the National Human Trafficking Hotline, Florida ranks 3rd in the U.S. in human trafficking cases reported.

To Report Suspected Human Trafficking to Law Enforcement in Florida Call 1-855-FLA-SAFE Learn More: YouCanStopHT.com

Sexual Violence:

The definition of sexual violence is sexual activity when consent is not obtained or not freely given. It includes many forms, including sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and sexual assault, among others. According to the CDC, about 26% of men and 41% of women experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner and reported an intimate partner violence-related impact during their lifetime.

If you are in danger, call 9-1-1.

Victim Service Center of Central Florida – 24/7 Crisis Line 407-500-HEAL

To schedule an appointment with please contact:

  • Orange County: (407) 254-9415
  • Osceola County: (407) 483-7386
  • Seminole County: (321) 972-4465

Children’s Advocacy Center – Crisis intervention, forensic exams, and therapy for children under 12 in Orange and Osceola Counties. You can also report to the Florida abuse hotline, 1-800-96-ABUSE.

 

Domestic Violence:

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors that adults use to maintain power and control over their intimate partners, or former partners. People who abuse their partners use a variety of tactics to coerce, intimidate, threaten, and frighten their victims.

  • Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Resources
  • Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233) Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service, or Text START to 88788.

 

Resources:

Victim Service Center of Central Florida

To provide individualized services and resources to victims of sexual assault, violent crime, and traumatic circumstances, through crisis response, advocacy, therapy, and community awareness.

victimservicecenter.org

 

National Human Trafficking Resource Center

A national anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud, or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her will.

Online tip reporting form (anonymous): humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking (report information about a potential trafficking situation, not for use to report missing children or child pornography)

 

Love Is Respect (formerly known as the National Dating Abuse Helpline)

Engages, educates, and empowers young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. Trained peer advocates offer support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. Also provides information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers and members of law enforcement.

CDC resource: Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Resource for Action