Lynne Barletta, founder of the Florida Faith Alliance and a relentless advocate against human trafficking, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Community Advocate of the Year Award by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. This honor, presented at the annual Human Trafficking Summit, acknowledges Barletta’s exceptional dedication to raising awareness, empowering survivors, and educating the community to protect Florida’s most vulnerable citizens.
Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed her admiration, saying, “Each year, we recognize outstanding Floridians for their extraordinary work in the fight to end human trafficking.”
In addition to her advocacy, Barletta is the founder of the Visionary School of Arts and creator of the Power of Art curriculum, both of which have become invaluable resources for survivors of trafficking and at-risk youth. The Power of Art curriculum was specifically designed to help ease trauma and allow child survivors to find a sense of restoration and empowerment through creative expression. Her program has now been implemented in Martin County schools and has helped more than 400 trafficked and abused children find healing and a renewed sense of hope.