Survivor Testimonies |
Florida Coalition on Human Trafficking, Mam Anna and Mam Gizelle you are an heaven sent. They have given every bit of support on us. Their office make sure that we were accomudated good all the way. Even small details to help us in so many ways I can see all of it transparently. Without you we will not be in this good situation we are experiencing right now.
J.T Male labor trafficking survivor.
They treated us individually with all respect, overlook all the aspect in giving our the life back that we deserve, provide us with almost everything that will make our stay in your custody be a good experience, assist us in so many ways making sure that we are in good standing, there's no day time and night time for you when it comes in helping anybody who need you assistance, to help us gain physical, mental and emotional support, help us bring back the trust to the US government that there is justice and human rights in the land in which we are living.
M.C Female sex trafficking survivor
I wanted to take this chance to thank everyone, involving themselves in making FCAHT a great success, but for most of it all the CREATOR, whom had blessed me with a lot of people caring for my welfare. Having a Dream is not bad, and having a nightmare in life makes you a better person, I bet there are more out there hidden behind the smiles, I came to America for the reason that I could give a better life for my Families Back home, dreaming that they will have the promise of a bright future, for now I am wishing and praying to the Lord that, this Crime will stop and people who have dreams like me will be able to fulfill it, the Support of each individual is needed to fight for this ongoing threat to dreamers like me. Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA
D.M male labor trafficking survivor
"Giselle helped save my life. I am a survivor of sex trafficking who ended up in her office one day. Giselle and Anna changed my life. Actually, they gave me back my life and I will be forever grateful for their caring, love and dedication to human trafficking.
D.G female survivor of sex trafficking
I met Miss Giselle in 2008. Someone gave me her phone number. It wasn’t until the good people helped me when I realized that I spent 3 years, living locked up, been raped and beat up. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that we are on 2008. I mean I knew that I was there for long time, it felt like an eternity! But still sometimes I think that part of me was hoping to be just a bad dream and wake up on 2004. I use to have nightmares, and it was hard for me to trust people and meet new people. But after meeting Miss Giselle, the nightmares stop and I start to trust people again. I was happy to have the help of Miss Giselle. She was always there for me.
E.C male sex trafficking survivor
Survivors
" Thank you for your help. You gave me a new life" MJ Labor Trafficking & Domestic Servitude Victim- Jamaica
" Gracias por todo su asistencia dia tras dia para hacer de este .... un mundo diferente" Labor trafficking female victim - Domican Republic
" Thank you so much for everything. I know you are a blessing coming from above" Labor trafficking male victim - Philippines
"Thank you for everything Mom.... I love you very much" Domestic servitude and sexual assault female minor victim- Guatemala
"Ma'am Anna, Just want to let you know how grateful we are to know you and all you have done for us. May God, who know
the goodness of your heart bless you more abundantly and grant your deepest silent prayers" Labor trafficking male victim Philippines
" Gracias por ayudarme mucho. No se como agradecerle todo lo que has hecho por mi y mis hijos. Dios te bendiga y guarde para siempre. Te queremos mucho Mama Anna!- Labor Trafficking and sexual assault minor victim from Guatemala
" When others refused to help me, you took the time to listen to me and help me. Thanks to you I went to school and now I have a full time job. You gave me a second opportunity. Thank you! " Sex trafficking victim- US
Community Advocates, Interns, Volunteer and Colleagues
'"Anna, I am so glad to consider you my mentor for all these years." - Volunteer - Orlando, Florida
" Anna, I was so honored to work with the most knowledgeable and passionate persons in the human trafficking field worldwide. You
provided me with the best experience I could have ever asked and I am so greateful for your kindness. Thank you! " Victoria, Intern from USF- Tampa
"On behalf of the Interpol, Washington, We would like to thank you for all you do and for speaking at our recent Human Trafficking Training
Symposium. Your contribution, mission and passion to combat human trafficking contributed immeasurable to the success of t he event." Interpol Director Timothy a Williams (2011)
" Anna, You are a star! Congratulations! " Linda Smith, Shared Hope Founder and CEO
" I hope many more community leaders are inspired by your leadership. It is an honor to know that there is such a talented service-oriented leader in our local community" Lisbeth Benacquisto- State Sentator District 27
" Anna, You must be commended for bringing this dreadful societal problem to the forefront of awareness in Florida. You've worked extremely hard on behalf of victims" Garrett Ritcher- State Senator District 37
" Anna, you are a true inspiration in the global fight against one of t he worst crimes against mankind-that of human trafficking. Keep up the great work that you are doing
on behalf of the countless victims who many times have no one to speak for t hem. Know that you are truly appreciated. Kudos!" Katherine Fernandez Rundle- State Attorney 11 th Judicial Circuit of Florida
" Your efforts have helped so many, who are in need. You are a true champion! " Floy Turner, Retired FDLE agent
" Keep up the good work. You are amazing! It is an honor to work with you and to be a small part of t he big picture. " Jeanie Turner, Founder of One Way Out Ministries
" Your involvement in our program has made a positive impact in international relations through citizen diplomacy and we look working with you." Ayesha Quirke, MCIV
" Thank you for your recent assistance to our distinguished visitors from Turkey and Georgia who traveled in the US under auspices of the US State Department International Visitors program" US State Department
"The information provided by your agency, and your expertise, input, and guidance were greatly valued. Thank you so much for your help." Felicia T McEwan, BS, MS ITT Technical Institute
" Thank you for your presentation. Your staff helped make the day a great success. The evaluations indicated that the information was useful and would share with others." Gene McAvoy UF IFAS Extension Direcotor
" Thank you for speaking at the National Association of Attorneys General. The evaluations and comments of those attending t he training were overwhelmingly positive, and your particiapation
played a key role in that response" National Association of Attorneys General- Christopher Toth- Deputy Director
" Thank you for your informative presentation. Your presentation played a vital role in our mission by educating NM law enforcement officers and victim service providers.
I am grateful for the support and guidance you've provided our office throughout the years and look forward to our continued collaboration and development of initiatives to combat
the heinous crime "human trafficking" " Gary King- Attorney General
" What a moving presentation you made. You are a marvelous example of individual leadership making a difference in people's lives" John E Pepper, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
J.T Male labor trafficking survivor.
They treated us individually with all respect, overlook all the aspect in giving our the life back that we deserve, provide us with almost everything that will make our stay in your custody be a good experience, assist us in so many ways making sure that we are in good standing, there's no day time and night time for you when it comes in helping anybody who need you assistance, to help us gain physical, mental and emotional support, help us bring back the trust to the US government that there is justice and human rights in the land in which we are living.
M.C Female sex trafficking survivor
I wanted to take this chance to thank everyone, involving themselves in making FCAHT a great success, but for most of it all the CREATOR, whom had blessed me with a lot of people caring for my welfare. Having a Dream is not bad, and having a nightmare in life makes you a better person, I bet there are more out there hidden behind the smiles, I came to America for the reason that I could give a better life for my Families Back home, dreaming that they will have the promise of a bright future, for now I am wishing and praying to the Lord that, this Crime will stop and people who have dreams like me will be able to fulfill it, the Support of each individual is needed to fight for this ongoing threat to dreamers like me. Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA
D.M male labor trafficking survivor
"Giselle helped save my life. I am a survivor of sex trafficking who ended up in her office one day. Giselle and Anna changed my life. Actually, they gave me back my life and I will be forever grateful for their caring, love and dedication to human trafficking.
D.G female survivor of sex trafficking
I met Miss Giselle in 2008. Someone gave me her phone number. It wasn’t until the good people helped me when I realized that I spent 3 years, living locked up, been raped and beat up. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that we are on 2008. I mean I knew that I was there for long time, it felt like an eternity! But still sometimes I think that part of me was hoping to be just a bad dream and wake up on 2004. I use to have nightmares, and it was hard for me to trust people and meet new people. But after meeting Miss Giselle, the nightmares stop and I start to trust people again. I was happy to have the help of Miss Giselle. She was always there for me.
E.C male sex trafficking survivor
Survivors
" Thank you for your help. You gave me a new life" MJ Labor Trafficking & Domestic Servitude Victim- Jamaica
" Gracias por todo su asistencia dia tras dia para hacer de este .... un mundo diferente" Labor trafficking female victim - Domican Republic
" Thank you so much for everything. I know you are a blessing coming from above" Labor trafficking male victim - Philippines
"Thank you for everything Mom.... I love you very much" Domestic servitude and sexual assault female minor victim- Guatemala
"Ma'am Anna, Just want to let you know how grateful we are to know you and all you have done for us. May God, who know
the goodness of your heart bless you more abundantly and grant your deepest silent prayers" Labor trafficking male victim Philippines
" Gracias por ayudarme mucho. No se como agradecerle todo lo que has hecho por mi y mis hijos. Dios te bendiga y guarde para siempre. Te queremos mucho Mama Anna!- Labor Trafficking and sexual assault minor victim from Guatemala
" When others refused to help me, you took the time to listen to me and help me. Thanks to you I went to school and now I have a full time job. You gave me a second opportunity. Thank you! " Sex trafficking victim- US
Community Advocates, Interns, Volunteer and Colleagues
'"Anna, I am so glad to consider you my mentor for all these years." - Volunteer - Orlando, Florida
" Anna, I was so honored to work with the most knowledgeable and passionate persons in the human trafficking field worldwide. You
provided me with the best experience I could have ever asked and I am so greateful for your kindness. Thank you! " Victoria, Intern from USF- Tampa
"On behalf of the Interpol, Washington, We would like to thank you for all you do and for speaking at our recent Human Trafficking Training
Symposium. Your contribution, mission and passion to combat human trafficking contributed immeasurable to the success of t he event." Interpol Director Timothy a Williams (2011)
" Anna, You are a star! Congratulations! " Linda Smith, Shared Hope Founder and CEO
" I hope many more community leaders are inspired by your leadership. It is an honor to know that there is such a talented service-oriented leader in our local community" Lisbeth Benacquisto- State Sentator District 27
" Anna, You must be commended for bringing this dreadful societal problem to the forefront of awareness in Florida. You've worked extremely hard on behalf of victims" Garrett Ritcher- State Senator District 37
" Anna, you are a true inspiration in the global fight against one of t he worst crimes against mankind-that of human trafficking. Keep up the great work that you are doing
on behalf of the countless victims who many times have no one to speak for t hem. Know that you are truly appreciated. Kudos!" Katherine Fernandez Rundle- State Attorney 11 th Judicial Circuit of Florida
" Your efforts have helped so many, who are in need. You are a true champion! " Floy Turner, Retired FDLE agent
" Keep up the good work. You are amazing! It is an honor to work with you and to be a small part of t he big picture. " Jeanie Turner, Founder of One Way Out Ministries
" Your involvement in our program has made a positive impact in international relations through citizen diplomacy and we look working with you." Ayesha Quirke, MCIV
" Thank you for your recent assistance to our distinguished visitors from Turkey and Georgia who traveled in the US under auspices of the US State Department International Visitors program" US State Department
"The information provided by your agency, and your expertise, input, and guidance were greatly valued. Thank you so much for your help." Felicia T McEwan, BS, MS ITT Technical Institute
" Thank you for your presentation. Your staff helped make the day a great success. The evaluations indicated that the information was useful and would share with others." Gene McAvoy UF IFAS Extension Direcotor
" Thank you for speaking at the National Association of Attorneys General. The evaluations and comments of those attending t he training were overwhelmingly positive, and your particiapation
played a key role in that response" National Association of Attorneys General- Christopher Toth- Deputy Director
" Thank you for your informative presentation. Your presentation played a vital role in our mission by educating NM law enforcement officers and victim service providers.
I am grateful for the support and guidance you've provided our office throughout the years and look forward to our continued collaboration and development of initiatives to combat
the heinous crime "human trafficking" " Gary King- Attorney General
" What a moving presentation you made. You are a marvelous example of individual leadership making a difference in people's lives" John E Pepper, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
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