Sex trafficking isn’t just happening “somewhere else.” It’s happening in our neighborhoods, schools, hotels, and online platforms — often hidden in plain sight. At GOLDLAW, we’ve seen the devastating impact of sex trafficking on survivors and their families. We fight for those who have been exploited, manipulated, and silenced — and we work to…
You don’t have to be a law enforcement officer to help stop trafficking. If you suspect that someone is being trafficked — for sex or labor — your awareness and action could save a life. At GOLDLAW, we work with survivors every day who wish someone had recognized the signs sooner. This guide is…
“Why didn’t you say something sooner?” It’s a question survivors hear far too often — from police, the media, even their own families. But at GOLDLAW, we know the truth: there are many valid reasons survivors wait to speak up. And waiting doesn’t mean you’ve lost your chance for justice. Why Survivors Stay Silent …
Traffickers don’t always use chains. More often, they use charm, lies, threats, and manipulation. Many survivors of sex trafficking don’t realize they were being exploited until years later — because they were groomed, isolated, and psychologically controlled. At GOLDLAW, we help survivors understand what happened — and why none of it is their fault. …
If you’re a survivor of sexual assault or trafficking and you’ve waited years — or even decades — to speak up, you are not alone. And you may still have legal options. At GOLDLAW, we know how trauma, shame, fear, and silence can delay justice. Florida law recognizes this too — and in many…
Children should never be bought, sold, or exploited. But every day, minors across the U.S. — including in Florida — are trafficked for sex. Often, these children are failed not only by traffickers, but by the very people and systems meant to protect them. At GOLDLAW, we fight to hold all parties accountable in…
Healing after sexual assault or trafficking is a deeply personal journey. There’s no single path — no right or wrong way to process trauma. But for many survivors, choosing to take legal action is more than a lawsuit — it’s an act of reclaiming power. At GOLDLAW, we’ve seen firsthand how civil lawsuits can…
Sex trafficking doesn’t just happen in the shadows — it often happens in plain sight. Hotels, motels, and hospitality businesses are among the most common places where sex trafficking occurs. And when those businesses knowingly allow trafficking or fail to take action to stop it, they can be held legally accountable. At GOLDLAW, we…
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