United Abolitionists July 2024 Update
United Abolitionists July 2024 Update
August 28, 2024 | BY TOMAS LARES
Greetings, Abolitionists,
July has been an extraordinary month for United Abolitionists, marked by remarkable progress in our mission to combat human trafficking. Through strategic partnerships, vital community outreach, and impactful meetings, we continue to advance our cause and expand our impact.
Here’s a look at what we accomplished this month.
Key Accomplishments, Meetings, and Partnerships:
University of South Florida TIP Lab BRIGHT project Advisory Board meeting –
UA President is the lead Advisor mapping out the state of Florida to identify all governmental & non-governmental agencies/organizations whose mission is to combat human trafficking in all its forms.
Prep meeting with Carrie Grace Lopez and her Team for the Florida Retreat
Called, ‘Raising the Standard’: Retreat for Safe House Leaders, Survivors & Advocates.
Planning of the 15th Annual Polaris Star Awards Ceremony 2025
With the University of Central Florida’s Center for the Study of Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery
Recovery Operation with Marion County Sheriff’s Office & Ocala Police Department at various Massage Parlors
United Abolitionists Victim Advocates were on scene. Three victims were identified.
Meeting with the New Mexican Chamber of Commerce President Alma Aguilar
Partnership discussion
Kingdom Strategies Partner Conference Call hosted by Dr. Teresa Dailey & Mr. James Witte
Updates on current projects & upcoming developments.
Radio/Podcast Interview with State Attorney Andrew Bain, Florida Ninth Judicial Circuit
Interview including the history of victim advocacy and recovery operations with United Abolitionists President & the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation.
SAFE of Central Florida Advisory Council luncheon
UA President is a founding member of SAFE & serves on the Advisory Council.
International Summit Against Human Trafficking 2024 in Washington D.C.
UA President was invited as a guest of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce
International Rotary Presentation
UA President presented via Zoom to the members of the International Rotary.
Office of the Florida Attorney General’s Summit Session Recording on ‘Florida’s Housing Standards’
UA President along with the Florida Department of Children & Families recorded their session for the Annual Summit sharing on the journey & process of creating the nation’s first adult housing standards & certification.
World Orlando delegation visit of 19 countries from the U.S. State Department
Hosted by the University of Central Florida’s Center for the Study of Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery.
Florida Fifth Judicial Circuit Training on Human Trafficking
UA President led & facilitated a training for Court personnel along with the Honorable Florida Senior Judge Wilfredo Martinez, Survivor Leader Dr. Marianne Thomas, RET Sgt. Alan Wilkett, Victim Advocate Maegan Heller & Florida Department of Children & Families Child Welfare Georgia Steele.
Recognition of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons June 30th
Annual worldwide recognition of the scourge of human trafficking.
Ongoing
Upcoming epic Civil & Criminal Case on Human Trafficking
Due to the sensitivity and scale of this case minimal information can be shared with the public at this time.
Partnership with District Rotary 6980
Unifying statewide efforts including facilitating a Rescue Hope Backpack Drive.
Men Against Human Trafficking Planning Meeting
Discussion with Florida’s Panhandle MoMENtum organization to create a strategic joint plan for tackling the demand for human trafficking in Florida and beyond.
The Florida Human Trafficking Legislative Working Group
Planning the anti-human trafficking legislation for the 2025 session.
Under Construction
The New Orlando International Airport Human Trafficking Victims ‘Soft Office’ – Opening date to be determined.
July Impact Report
How You Can Help United Abolitionists:
Donate: Support our initiatives to provide essential services and aid to survivors.
Volunteer: Join our mission and take active steps in your community.
We appreciate your support and Thank You for your vital partnership to stop human trafficking in our generation!
Freedom 4ALL,
Tomas J. Lares
Founder/President, United Abolitionists, Inc.
Co-founder/Chairman, Tri-County Alliance On Human Trafficking
Co-Chairman, Lake-Sumter Human Trafficking Task Force
Founding Member, University of Central Florida Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Development Team, BRIGHT Project University of South Florida TIP Lab
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