Professor Michael Vastine joined the faculty of St. Thomas University College of Law in 2004, where he is a tenured professor of law and Director of the Immigration Clinic. A frequent conference speaker and author, he is also a leader of the immigration bar, with extensive service within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). From 2011-20, he was elected to serve on the AILA South Florida Chapter Board of Directors, including a term as Chair of the Chapter. Professor Vastine’s AILA national-level service includes multiple terms on the Federal Litigation Section Steering Committee, Annual Conference Planning Committee, and Amicus Curiae Committee. His impact litigation principally relates to immigration and crimes, including the lead case at the Florida Supreme Court establishing the constitutional rights of immigrant defendants to effective representation by their criminal counsel, and multiple cases at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit delineating the immigration consequences of Florida convictions involving controlled substances. Additionally, he has represented AILA and other community-based organizations, as amicus curiae counsel, in forums ranging from the Board of Immigration Appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court, in matters including the constitutional limits of indefinite detention of immigrants, the due process rights of the physically deported, and the immigration consequences of state crimes. In 2013, Professor Vastine received the AILA (National) Elmer Fried Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Report a potential case of human trafficking and get help by contacting:

National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline
CALL 1-888-3737-888
TEXT “BeFree” (233733)
LIVE CHAT humantraffickinghotline.org

U.S. Department of Justice Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Task Force Hotline
1-888-428-7581

Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement
1-866-DHS-2-ICE

Office of Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice
1-800- 627-6872
1-877-712-9297 (TTY)

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Hotline
1-800-843-5678

StrongHearts Native Helpline
1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.

Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office
Human Trafficking Hotline
Call or Text 1-305-FIX-STOP (1-305-349-7867)

In our backyard
Call 541-639-5008
or email info@inourbackyard.org
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT LOCAL NUMBERS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| Human Trafficking Unit/State Attorney's Office | 786-775-5270 |
| SAO Human Trafficking Hotline | 305-FIX-STOP (305-349-7867) |
| Department of Children and Families | 1-800-96ABUSE |
| Jewish Community Services of South Florida | 305-358-HELP |
| (211 Miami) | 211 |
| Bureau of Victim's Compensation | 1-800-226-6667 |
COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| Coordinated Victims Assistance Center (Including Injunctions for Protection) | 305-285-5900 |
| Citrus Healthcare Network | 305-825-0300 |
| Trauma Resolution Center | 305-374-9990 |
| Project Gold | 305-547-6800 |
| Victory For Youth (Share Your Heart) | 786-362-5870 |
| Miami Bridge Youth and Family Service | 305-635-8953 |
| Girl Power Rocks | 305-756-5502 |
| M.U.J.E.R. | 305-247-1388 |
| International Rescue Committee | 305-640-9881 |
| Survivor's Pathway | 786-275-4364 |
| Tree of Life Parenting Center | 305-972-3494 |
SHELTERS
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | 786-631-2245 |
| Lotus House | 305-438-0556 |
| Safe space North/Central/South/Empowerment | 305-679-0303 |
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| T.H.R.I.V.E. | 305-243-1046 |
| Rape Treatment Center | 305-585-RAPE |
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | 305-573-1106 |
| Vida Legal Assistance Inc. | 305-247-1057 |
| Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) | 305-857-7229 |
| Legal Aid | 305-579-5733 |




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