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What Is SAFE?

We are a team of people who dare to ask the question of eradication; “How do we help bring an end to forced labor and sex trafficking in the Panhandle?” We are joining together like minded individuals and organizations that are committed to helping combat commercial human trafficking in our communities in the Florida Panhandle.

An Alliance

An alliance of businesses, law enforcement, concerned citizens and organizations who have united to combat commercial sexual exploitation happening in our communities in the Panhandle.

A Proven Strategy

A strategy that addresses all parts of the fight against commercial sexual exploitation including prevention, intervention and restoration. The strategy was created and endorsed by the experts in the field of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. They agreed this strategy will move the needle in the fight against commercial exploitation in the Florida Panhandle.

Meet The Team

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Bruce Bailey

Driven by the desire to eradicate human trafficking, Bruce was inspired to bring together an alliance of like-minded individuals to join in this fight and establish SAFE in the Panhandle. ​

His journey began in 2009 when he heard the stories of children being sold to traffickers in the remote villages of Nepal and the Himalayas. After this, he became aware of trafficking in the U.S. and researched organizations he could get involved with to help put an end to human trafficking. He soon became a volunteer and was asked to serve on the board of The Wellhouse. The Wellhouse is one of the largest safe houses in the US dedicated to rescuing, housing, and restoring women and children from sex trafficking. Bruce has served on the board there since 2016.​

In the years prior to and while serving on the board of The Wellhouse, Bruce was the owner and CEO of Louis Allis, a large electric motor manufacturing company. In February of 2020, he sold the company and moved to the Panhandle of Florida. Shortly after moving, Bruce began a study to research the extent of the problem in the area with the help of a former sex trafficking survivor from the Panhandle. The study revealed a major problem in the area and he began looking for ways to address it. He knew the answer was to bring together NGO’s, individuals, and law enforcement to fight together to end human trafficking in the Panhandle and came across the SAFE model that began in Seattle, Washington and has several organizations in Florida.​

Please join Bruce and the SAFE team in their desire and commitment to eradicate human trafficking in the Panhandle and ultimately the world! Bruce and his wife, Robbie live in the Panhandle of Florida and are the parents of four children and eight grandchildren.

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Carolina "Nina" Kallaus

Director of Security: Intelligence Analysis, DoD & Law Enforcement

Outreach, and Training for SAFE in the Panhandle & Take Flight Survivors

DoD Conditions based Volunteer Program Manager

Sex Trafficking Victim Exit Companion (Spanish)

Army Veteran and Military Spouse

Licensed Private Investigator

Intelligence Professional with over 20 years of experience, supporting the U.S. Special Operations Command

Spanish Linguist​

CONTACT:

Email: nina@takeflightsurvivors.org https://www.safeinthepanhandle.com https://www.takeflightsurvivors.org

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Need Help?
If you believe you are a victim of Human Trafficking or suspect an adult is a victim of Human Trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888

If you suspect a child is a victim, call the Florida Abuse Hotline 800-962-2873

Rescue America Hotline - Placement and Emergency 833-599-3733

SAFE in the Panhandle

16400 US Hwy 331 South

Suite B2 #295

Freeport, FL 32439

(850) 401-5300

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