Every two minutes, a child is exploited for sex in America.1 In the face of this devastating reality, One More Child is stepping in and standing up. Our Anti-Trafficking Mobile Teams bring direct care services to survivors of exploitation—and offer prevention and education services to prevent one more from being coerced into it.
Across the country, our Anti-Trafficking teams have forged powerful connections and engaged in impactful events. Here is a roundup of recent Anti-Trafficking activity at One More Child:
Making Moves in the Midwest
One More Child is continuing to grow our presence nationally, including our Anti-Trafficking connections in Ohio. Executive Director of Anti-Trafficking Jamie Ziegler and Director of Anti-Trafficking Mobile Teams Ohio Danielle Davis recently attended the Ohio Attorney General’s 2025 Human Trafficking Summit. The event brought together leaders and stakeholders from across the state, united in the mission to end sex and labor trafficking.
This event gathered advocates, social workers, survivors, law enforcement officers, nonprofit leaders, and community members. Jamie and Danielle connected with potential partners, shared about One More Child’s services, attended workshops, and listened to the keynote presentation on compassion fatigue and burnout prevention.
In pursuit of forming new partnerships, our Ohio Anti-Trafficking team also tabled at the Butler County Social Services Resource Expo. This event gathered service providers from Butler County and surrounding areas, providing a space for the public to access information and resources. Our team connected with many community members to discuss our services and training opportunities.
One More Child is making moves in the Midwest!
A Symposium for Change
The Anti-Trafficking team in Southwest Florida also recently participated in a powerful event that brought together community partners engaged in the fight to end human trafficking. The Southwest Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking hosted its annual symposium, which this year focused on trauma-informed strategies for change. The coalition graciously invited One More Child to participate.
One More Child Team Supervisor Sheryl Nea presented on “Creating Trauma-Informed Schools and Equipping Educators on Trauma-Informed Care in the Classroom,” and One More Child Anti-Trafficking Peer Mentor Victoria Garrett spoke on the survivor panel, offering her voice, experience, and wisdom. Additionally, our team hosted a table and shared information regarding our services, highlighting our new online safety course. With about 250 local educators and health professionals in attendance, the symposium gave One More Child a valuable platform to share our Anti-Trafficking expertise, build connections, and raise awareness of our services.
An Operation for Freedom
One of the most important aspects of One More Child’s Anti-Trafficking approach is our emphasis on partnership with law enforcement. The Circuit 18 team in Florida’s Brevard and Seminole Counties recently partnered with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office in a sting operation that led to approximately 70 arrests and multiple connections with potential human trafficking survivors. Our team worked with law enforcement to lead interactions with a “safety first” approach and offer immediate options for care and stabilization.
Our team worked many long hours to ensure victims received the help they needed, and perpetrators were accurately identified. Because of this operation, individuals previously trapped in a life of exploitation now have an opportunity for a future defined by freedom.
Responding with Urgency
At 2 p.m. on a Tuesday, our Anti-Trafficking team received a call from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office with an urgent request. They had just recovered a youth survivor from a human trafficking situation, and they wanted us to offer and inform her of One More Child’s services. Our team sprang into action—Mobile Team Supervisor Jazzelyn Vasquez and Advocate Holly Ward met with the survivor, providing support and information on our services, and facilitated communication between the sheriff’s office and DCF regarding placement for the youth and her family.
Then, as our team was in the middle of providing support for this urgent request, another crisis call came in. A client called our team, in need of immediate assistance with diapers, so while Supervisor Jazzelyn stayed at the sheriff’s office, Advocate Holly joined Survivor Mentor Stacie Ham to meet with this client and provide her with diapers. Then, after confirming this client’s need were met, Mentor Stacie joined Jazzelyn to help the youth survivor transition to a new residence.
The urgent requests did not end there, as the following day, a client reached out, asking if we could be present for an interview with law enforcement. At the same time, we also continued to assist with helping the survivor recovered the day prior. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office expressed their gratitude to our team and shared they would love to partner on future calls or operations.
We are so grateful for our team members who respond with urgency, and for our partners who look to One More Child for assistance!
Street Outreach Provides Lifeline
The Anti-Trafficking team in Tampa, Florida recently came together to launch a new street outreach event designed to provide accessible support for those in need. The team assembled hygiene kits containing essential health care items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, other necessities, and a very important wristband.
Each wristband includes the Circuit 13 Anti-Trafficking hotline number on the inside, discreetly providing a potential lifeline for those who find themselves in a dangerous situation. On the day of the outreach, team members distributed kits to women they encountered and those who approached seeking assistance. This outreach offered the chance to engage with community members and strengthen partnerships with fellow service providers, including a local drop-in center.
This outreach offers an opportunity to impact more vulnerable individuals in need and cultivate vital connections in the community. The Circuit 13 team is planning to make this a monthly outreach event, supporting the team’s ongoing commitment to reach the Tampa area.
Join the Fight
Human Trafficking is happening right here in your community, and it will take all of us coming together to end it. You can join the fight to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation TODAY.
One More Child offers two FREE online video resources to help you identify and fight against trafficking. In Anti-Trafficking: 101, you will learn what human trafficking is, who it affects, and how to SEE it, SAY it, and STOP it. Then in our online safety course, you will learn about protecting children in the digital age.
Sign up TODAY and help end human trafficking.