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We believe that everyone deserves the right to exit from exploitative or dangerous situations. Whether it’s in the workplace, a relationship, or any other circumstance, your autonomy and well-being matter. Exiting these situations may not always happen on your first try; it might take several attempts, each requiring courage, determination, and support.
It is important to have a plan for exiting, if you haven’t already, return to the Time to Plan page and take time to figure out how you will exit and what resources and services you need. If you are local to the Big Bend area of Florida you call our warm line at 850-597-2080 to talk through your exit plan with us, otherwise you can call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-78888 orvisit the Survive & Thrive Advocacy Center’s Get Help page to find the right resource(s) for you.
As you are leaving a situation where you were being taken advantage of, it’s important to keep yourself safe. Here are some tips to help you:
If you move to a new home, only share your address with trusted people. You can also check out the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) for extra protection.
We believe that everyone deserves the right to exit from exploitative or dangerous situations. Whether it’s in the workplace, a relationship, or any other circumstance, your autonomy and well-being matter. Exiting these situations may not always happen on your first try; it might take several attempts, each requiring courage, determination, and support.
It is important to have a plan for exiting, if you haven’t already, return to the Time to Plan page and take time to figure out how you will exit and what resources and services you need. If you are local to the Big Bend area of Florida you call our warm line at 850-597-2080 to talk through your exit plan with us, otherwise you can call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-78888 or visit the Survive & Thrive Advocacy Center’s Get Help page to find the right resource(s) for you.
As you are leaving a situation where you were being taken advantage of, it’s important to keep yourself safe. Here are some tips to help you:
Think about getting a legal order to stop the controller from contacting you. In many places, you can do this without talking to the police. Learn more here.
Always lock your doors and consider changing the locks if the person who controlled you had a key or could access your place.
Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-3737-888 to find a service provider near you. They can help you with long-term safety plans, including getting a protective order or using the ACP in your state.
If the controller contacts you in a threatening way, keep records. Save voicemails and threatening text messages. Consider changing your phone number if needed.
Always have a cell phone or emergency phone with you. Tell your neighbors, employer, or friends to call the police if they see the controller near you.
If you have kids who were also in the bad situation, talk to them about what to do if the controller contacts them and how to call for help. Learn more about Safety Planning.
Create a secret signal with someone you trust to let them know if you’re in danger. Make sure they know what to do when they see the signal.
Staying safe is crucial, and these steps can help protect you and your loved ones after leaving a difficult situation.
Time to Thrive was developed by the Survive & Thrive Advocacy Center in Tallahassee, Florida. We created this site as a resource just for you. No matter where you live, this information is for you.
If you live in Tallahassee or these six North Florida counties (Leon,Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Franklin, and Wakulla) feel free to reach out to us at 850-597-2080. We consider this phone number a warm line. It is not monitored 24/7 like a hotline but we do our best to respond to text and phone calls within 24 hours.
If you live outside of Tallahassee we suggest contacting the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 or visiting Survive & Thrive Advocacy Center’s Get Help page to find the right resource for you.
Read more about contacting hotlines here.