5K & 1K RUN TO RAISE FUNDS
FOR UNITED ABOLITIONIST
Human Trafficking Education & Training
For The Hospitality Industry
United Abolitionist and Rosen College of Hospitality Management are hosting a human trafficking education and training event for the hospitality industry. There are only 50 seats available per training session. Learn more and register by clicking the link below.
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.
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.
United Abolitionists Projects and Services
Providing Backpacks To Recovered Victims
Victims are often abruptly recovered with only the clothes on their backs. We provide a backpack with key essentials like toiletries and clothing. For just $75 you can provide a backpack for a recovering victim.
First Responders To The Human Trafficking Crisis
Hotline Advocates are ready 24/7 and are the crucial element in the rescue process. Their training, words, and readiness matter. For just $150 you can provide emergency services for a person in need.
Coordinated Victim Care
Comprehensive Care Coordination (i.e. transportation, counseling, food, rehab, safe housing, etc.) are examples of victim care. For just $300 you can help UA triage a victim who calls our hotline and needs immediate help.
Providing Crucial Training to the Front Line
Experienced training for first responders is critical to effectively identify and report human trafficking in the community. For only $500 you can provide training for 10 first responders!
UA Speakers Bureau
United Abolitionists has been on the forefront of providing comprehensive training for individuals, professionals, business, organizational leaders, pastors and law enforcement.
Our speakers and teachers have professional speaking experience in subjects like child exploitation, the cycle of abuse, grooming and recruiting, addressing the demand, identifying the signs, human trafficking laws and liabilities. We offer experiential knowledge with an engaging and actionable delivery.
Hospitality Industry Training
With hotels in Florida being heavily utilized by traffickers for transportation, exchange, and a place to conduct business—especially for sex-trafficking, United Abolitionists (formerly Florida Abolitionist) has worked for over a decade to educate hospitality leaders about the problem and empower them to advocate for victims.
UA provides annual certifications and continual education for their hospitality industry partners.
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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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