ABOUT US
At United Abolitionists, we are a network of first responders to the national human trafficking crisis.
United Abolitionists (UA) is a leading agency in the U.S. connecting all organizations and resources necessary to educate, prevent, rescue and rehabilitate in the fight against modern-day slavery and exploitation.
Join our fight to stop the cycle of exploitation, abuse, and human trafficking as we work to rebuild lives and prevent this crime from continuing.
Together, we will win this war on human dignity.
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Hotels removed from Florida bill that allows lawsuits over sex trafficking
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Newsletter, June 2021
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Newsletter, December 2020
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Newsletter, November 2020
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Human trafficking shelter opens as advocates call for funding
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Fashion mogul Peter Nygard resigns hours after Times Square headquarters raided by FBI, NYPD in connection with sex trafficking investigation
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New pressure on hotels to combat sex trafficking during Super Bowl
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Advocates host film festival to raise awareness about human trafficking
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Abolitionists Partners, Explained
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United Abolitionists training UCF hospitality students to spot human trafficking
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The UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management Partners with United Abolitionists
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Human Trafficking Infects Florida
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Indian American Chamber of Commerce Honors United Abolitionists at their 10th Annual Awards Gala
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Massage Establishments Now Required to Post Human Trafficking Awareness Sign
By January 1, 2021, Massage establishments will be required by law to post a sign…
Hotel industry vows united front against sex traffickers
Story originally published by: The Orlando Sentinel Hotel industry vows united front against sex traffickers…
Sex Trafficking and Substance Abuse
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HOW YOU CAN HELP US FIGHT
At United Abolitionists, we have ongoing initiatives that help fight human trafficking in Florida and throughout the United States.