Episode 2: The Value of Data in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Unfortunately, the crime of human trafficking is severely lacking in data, which has had consequential impact on social understanding, funding, policy and legislation. Traceable, trackable data is needed. Data is the basis of research, and research has the power to create social and political change.  

To quantify the vastness of the human trafficking epidemic, the State Attorney’s office for Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit, launched the HT Counts project. The initiative relies on non-identifying data from those who provide services to victims within the jurisdiction that includes Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties. The project is advocated by Christy's Cause and is run by a member of the State Attorney's Office - Special Victims Unit Chief, Assistant State Attorney Francine Donnorummo who joins us on this episode of Real Talk. 

Episode Resources
State Attorney’s Office 20th Judicial Circuit 
State Attorney Amira Fox's Office Pioneers District-Wide Human Trafficking Data Project
Christy’s Cause: HT Counts