Stop Human Trafficking
The purpose of the Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking (PCCHT) is to 1) promote public awareness of the existence of human trafficking within Pasco County, the Tampa Bay Region and throughout Florida; 2) establish, through relationship building within the community, education programming opportunities for the public and key industries to recognize the indicators of human trafficking and learn to report suspected human trafficking, and to provide education generally through its members; 3) advocate strategies, financially and otherwise, to aid rescued victims/survivors of human trafficking; and 4) to support and promote the work of other individuals and organizations that further the purpose and work of the Commission.
For more information email htcommission@mypasco.net
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month unless otherwise specified from 3:00pm-4:30pm at the Pasco County Utilities Administration Building Cotee or Anclote Conference Room (19420 Central Boulevard, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34637). Meetings can be found on the county calendar on our homepage.
For more information email htcommission@mypasco.net
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month unless otherwise specified from 3:00pm-4:30pm at the Pasco County Utilities Administration Building Cotee or Anclote Conference Room (19420 Central Boulevard, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34637). Meetings can be found on the county calendar on our homepage.
Commission Membership
If you are interested in learning more about the Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking please follow this link to our advisory boards and committees page. This page has all the information regarding membership and meeting times.
Report Human Trafficking
- National Human Trafficking Hotline Call 1-888-373-7888 toll-free or text INFO or HELP to (BeFree) 233-733
- National Human Trafficking Hotline Tip Reporting Form
- The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. It is not a law enforcement or immigration agency. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers more than 200 languages. All communications with the hotline are confidential.
- National Human Trafficking Hotline FAQ
- It is very important that you do NOT attempt to intervene when you suspect human trafficking. By doing so, you could put both yourself and the victim at risk for harm. If there is imminent threat or a child is involved, immediately call 911.
- To report a tip to Pasco County law enforcement, call the Pasco Sheriff's Office Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488. You can also report a tip to law enforcement via the state human trafficking hotline at 1-855-FLA-SAFE.
- Mandated child abuse and neglect reporters must call the Florida Abuse Registry at 1-800-962-2873 if they suspect trafficking of a minor.
- Polaris Project Home
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
- Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Human Trafficking | Homeland Security
- US Department of State Human Trafficking - United States Department of State
- US Department of Labor Combating Labor Exploitation and Human Trafficking | U.S. Department of Labor
- Florida Department of Children and Families Human Trafficking | Florida DCF
- Florida Attorney General Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness | My Florida Legal
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Human-Trafficking
- International Labour Organization Forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking
- Shared Hope International Shared Hope International
Required Signage
State and local law requires the following businesses to display these public awareness signs:
- Adult entertainment establishments
- Massage or bodywork services not owned by a healthcare professional
- Specialty salons performing nail services
