DOH-Monroe Hosts Human Trafficking Awareness Training in Key West
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Monroe County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe), in partnership with the Miami Victim Assistance Program Team and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), hosted a free Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training on January 12 at the Monroe County Public Library in Key West.
Held in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Wear Blue Day, the training brought together community members, service providers, and local partners to strengthen awareness and prevention efforts across Monroe County. Participants learned how to recognize signs of human trafficking, respond safely when concerns arise, and connect victims with available resources.
This session featured expert-led presentations from the Miami Victim Assistance Program Team with Homeland Security Investigations and Janelle Filsaime, MPA, Regional Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator with DCF. Attendees described the training as informative, engaging, and highly relevant to the community.
“We are grateful for the strong turnout and the collaboration that made this training possible,” said Ivona Coleman, community health improvement manager[GS1] for DOH-Monroe. “Community awareness is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent human trafficking and support survivors.”
Following the training, participants gathered for a group photo wearing blue to show solidarity with victims and raise awareness.
This event supports DOH-Monroe’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and reflects ongoing collaboration among public health, victim advocacy, and community partners dedicated to protecting vulnerable individuals in the Florida Keys.
If you have information regarding suspected human trafficking in Florida, contact the Florida human trafficking number, 1-855-FLA-SAFE (855-352-7233). If you have information regarding suspected human trafficking of an adult or child anywhere in the United States, contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888. To get help for victims and survivors of human trafficking or to connect with local services, text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE). Visit the National Human Trafficking Hotline online at humantracckinghotline.org.
Group Picture (above) Photo Caption: The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, Miami Victim Assistance Program Team, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), community partners, and residents gather for a photo at the Key West Library on January 12, 2026, wearing blue in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Wear Blue Day.
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