Adult Safe House Certification
The Office of Licensing is responsible for the inspection, certification and regulation of adult safe houses throughout the state of Florida. The provision of adult safe house certification is governed by Chapter 402.881 of Florida Statutes. Certification is required to maintain a regulatory process to providers who operate residential programs serving international and domestic survivors of human trafficking.
Quick Links
Florida Human Trafficking Task Force
Statewide Council on Human Trafficking
Helpful Websites
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Department of Justice
- Civil Rights Division: Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit
- Polaris Project
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Kids
- Shared Hope International
- National Human Trafficking Resource Center
- FSU Center for the Advancement of Rights
- Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign
Report Certification Violations, Abuse, and Suspected Human Trafficking
To report certification violations or suspected abuse or neglect or human trafficking of a vulnerable adult, please contact 1-800-962-2873. Web reporting may be used for situations that do not require immediate attention. Report Violations/Abuse Online