June 13, 2025 – Covenant Eyes Podcast
St. Lucie County Commissioner Linda Bartz and Lynne Barletta Discuss the Dangers and Warning Signs of Child Trafficking
Host Erick Gill welcomes St. Lucie County Commissioner Linda Bartz (District 3) and Lynne Barletta, CEO & Founder of Florida Faith Alliance, for a powerful discussion on the dangers and warning signs of child trafficking in our communities.
In this interview, Lynne Barletta shares insights from years of prevention and education work across Florida, equipping parents, educators, and community members with practical tools to identify and report potential trafficking situations. Commissioner Linda Bartz highlights the importance of local government and community partnerships in preventing child trafficking and supporting vulnerable children and families.
Human trafficking can happen in any neighborhood, school, or online environment. Knowing the warning signs—such as unexplained absences, sudden changes in behavior, possession of expensive items, or secretive online activity—can help save lives. Lynne shares how traffickers often groom children through social media, gaming platforms, and even at local gatherings, building false trust to manipulate and exploit them.
Florida Faith Alliance is dedicated to providing training and prevention programs statewide, empowering parents, students, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and faith-based organizations to take action against human trafficking. The organization has delivered over 72 presentations across Florida and continues to work alongside leaders like Commissioner Bartz to build safer communities.
Together, we can prevent child trafficking by staying informed, vigilant, and proactive in protecting the children around us. Watch this important interview on YouTube to learn what you can do to make a difference: Watch Now
To learn more about prevention training and community resources, visit Florida Faith Alliance.
