Magdalene's, Inc.

Magdalene's exists today to inform the public about the reality of sex trafficking in our own community and to assist adult women survivors of sexual exploitation.

This is why...

Florida ranks third in the U.S. in human trafficking cases.
More than 70% of those cases are for sex trafficking.
DCF reports NW Florida has the highest trafficking intake rate in the State per 100 children in population.
The most prevalent form of trafficking in our area is a person being trafficked by members of their own family.

This is what we do...

Education and Awareness

Education and Awareness includes conferences like our recent Human Trafficking Conference held in October, 2023, with over 200 in attendance where the community learned about the reality of sex trafficking, how to spot it and how to report it.

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Survivor Support Services

Magdalene's helps equip survivors with job-readiness skills and by engaging survivors to share their vocational and professional services, such as the survivor who designs our quarterly newsletter, The Magdalene's Messenger.

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Referrals

Magdalene's ensures victims of trafficking who reach out for their assistance are referred to national, regional and local organizations equipped to provide care for their particular circumstances.

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Why are we starting with sex trafficking?

Victims can be sold 15-40 times every 24 hours

“Within 48 hours of running away 1 out of 3 children are solicited for sex. Victims can be sold 15-40 times every 24 hours. 1 in 9 children receive online sexual solicitation.
- Human Trafficking Statistics & Resources, Selah Freedom

Trauma occurs repeatedly … and includes catastrophic…and entrapping trauma.

“For these victims, complex trauma occurs repeatedly and cumulatively, usually over a period of time and often includes catastrophic, deleterious and entrapping trauma that can be persistent and devastating.”
- Evelyn P. Boyer, Ph.D., as published in www.HumanTraffickingSearch.org

Not In Our Backyard.

Shining Light Into the Darkest Corners of Our Community.