Education

USF Researchers, Students Study Court Program to Help Sex-Trafficking Victims

The researchers’ work could become a model for similar programs around the country.

02/21/2022 By Staff

The Survivor

Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good Works Tirelessly to Prevent Sex Trafficking

Melendez Fisher Good is the co-founder and CEO of Selah Freedom, one of the nations' leading anti-sex trafficking organizations.

09/17/2020 By Kay Kipling

Grants

Selah Freedom Receives $750,000 Grant from Department of Justice

Elizabeth Fisher, the founder of Selah Freedom, has said that the Suncoast region is a “hotbed” for trafficking.

10/31/2019 By Staff

Nonprofits

Nonprofit That Works to End Sex Trafficking Names Four New Staffers

Selah Freedom recently hired Paula Meyer Besleris, Meiko Tayloris, Sarah Frazer and Dede Jones.

02/14/2019 By Staff

Style & Substance

Rent the Runway Partners with Selah Freedom to Bring Fashion's Biggest Trends to Sarasota

We get the scoop on what's new and next for spring with Rent the Runway style specialist—and frequent Sarasota visitor—Neil Timiraos.

12/15/2017 By Heather Dunhill

In the Glow

Selah Freedom Founder Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Shares Her Beauty Routine

Fisher does it all—and manages to look great while she does.

08/31/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: Aug. 4-10

Very Merry Jerry Day, Music on Main, Woman’s Exchange annual sale and more.

08/02/2016 By Ilene Denton

Purchasing With Purpose

Shop for a Good Cause at Influence Style This Weekend

Influence Style, Camilyn Beth and Shannon Kirsten team up for a spring shopping soiree benefiting Selah Freedom.

03/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

Star Talk

Dylan McDermott’s “Sugar” to Begin Shooting Locally in May

Actor Dylan McDermott was back in town this week to promote his web series, "Sugar," and a new partnership with local nonprofit Selah Freedom.

03/01/2016 By Megan McDonald

Article

Elizabeth Smart Visits Sarasota

Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart visited Sarasota this week to give a talk presented by Designing Women Boutique and Selah Freedom.

10/16/2015 By Megan McDonald

Article

Local Nonprofit Shines Light on Human Trafficking Crisis in Sarasota/Manatee

A new nonprofit rescues victims of the modern-day sex slave trade.

09/02/2013 By Philippe Deiderich