Florida Abolitionist

Florida Abolitionist
Type NGO
Purpose To oppose human trafficking
Location
Region served
 Central Florida
Official language
 English
President
 Tomas Lares
Affiliations Greater Orlando Human Trafficking Task Force, Inc.
Website www.floridaabolitionist.org

Florida Abolitionist is a nonprofit,[1] non-governmental organization opposing human trafficking in Florida, United States.[2] The organization is based in Orlando.[3] The founder and president of the organization is Tomas Lares,[4] who also founded Weekend of Prayer to End Slavery and Trafficking.[5] In 2012, Florida Abolitionist held a demonstration in Lake Eola Park to bring attention to human trafficking.[6] A former human trafficking victim named Octavia spoke at the demonstration, talking about how she had been prostituted as a child.[1] The organization is involved in various anti-trafficking activities involving consciousness raising, helping victims, outreach, advocacy, and prayer.[7] Florida Abolitionist had a booth at the 2013 Florida Awareness Day.[8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Matt Lupoli (April 11, 2012). "Florida Abolitionists fight human trafficking in Orlando". WESH. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  2. ↑ Jimmy Stewart (January 2, 2012). "'Nefarious: Merchant of Souls' Exposes Sex Trafficking Industry". Charisma. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  3. ↑ Jeff Kunerth (January 10, 2013). "Orlando abolitionist Tomas Lares fights modern-day slavery". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  4. ↑ "National Weekend of Prayer". Women At Risk International. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Leaders Seeking One Million People Committed to Pray During January 11-13: Weekend of Prayer to End Slavery & Trafficking" (PDF). Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Time to tackle sex trafficking". Central Florida Future. February 12, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Florida Abolitionist". International Justice Mission. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Participating Organizations". Florida Awareness Day. Retrieved February 21, 2013.