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 cases involving the trafficking of minors. That includes not only traffickers, but schools, group homes, foster care agencies, and businesses that looked the other way.
Why Minors Are Especially Vulnerable
Minors are often targeted because of:
- Homelessness or running away from home
- Abuse, neglect, or involvement in foster care
- Social media and online grooming
- Poverty, immigration status, or disability
Traffickers exploit their need for love, safety, and belonging. But the failure of adults and institutions to intervene is what allows the exploitation to continue.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Case?
Survivors (or their guardians) may be able to pursue lawsuits against:
- Foster care agencies or group homes that failed to supervise or investigate
- Schools that ignored warning signs or failed to act on reports
- Religious or youth organizations that allowed predators access to children
- Hotels or online platforms where exploitation occurred
- Social media platforms used to groom or traffic minors
Justice Is Possible — Even Years Later
Many survivors don’t come forward until years after the abuse. Florida law has extended statutes of limitations for child victims of sexual abuse and trafficking. Even if you’re now an adult, you may still be able to file a civil case.
At GOLDLAW, we pursue justice with care and determination, building powerful cases that protect survivors and expose institutional failure.
You Deserve to Be Heard
If you or a loved one was trafficked as a minor — whether recently or in the past — you are not alone. You are not to blame. And you have legal rights.
Contact GOLDLAW today at 561-222-2222
We believe you. We’ll fight for you. And we’ll never stop until justice is served.
