MIAMI GARDENS – In recognition of Nationwide Human Trafficking Consciousness Day, the Feminine Improvement World Group (FDWO), in partnership with the Lake Lucerne Neighborhood Watch, will host a Symposium titled “Creating Safer Neighborhoods”. The occasion goals to boost consciousness about human trafficking and empower communities to take motion in opposition to this pervasive challenge.
The Symposium will happen on the North Dade Regional Library, positioned at 2455 NW 183 St, Miami Gardens, from 2:00 PM to five:00 PM. This essential dialogue will characteristic an knowledgeable panel comprising authorized professionals, legislation enforcement specialists, survivors, and advocates devoted to combating human trafficking.
Distinguished Panelists Embrace:
Nicolas Chavez
Nicolas Chavez – Assistant State Lawyer, Miami-Dade
katina hernandez
Katina Hernandez – Retired HSI Particular Agent
Chiquita Tillman
Chiquita Tillman – Writer and Intercourse Trafficking Survivor
Dr. Joanette Brookes
Dr. Joanette Brookes – Founding father of Unmute Your self
Elvis A Caines
Elvis A. Caines – Division Director, Miami-Dade County Group Motion and Human Companies Division
Tania Andre
Tania Andre – Founding President, The MAVUNO Undertaking
The symposium might be moderated by Lavern Deer, the Founding father of FDWO. Along with her management and advocacy, this occasion goals to supply actionable insights and sources to assist communities safeguard themselves and fight trafficking successfully.
Why Human Trafficking Consciousness Issues
Human trafficking is a world disaster and a major challenge in Florida, which persistently ranks third in the nation for reported human trafficking circumstances. Victims typically face exploitation via compelled labor and sexual trafficking, with many circumstances involving susceptible populations comparable to minors and marginalized communities.
Based on the Nationwide Human Trafficking Consciousness Hotline, hundreds of circumstances are reported yearly, and plenty of extra go undetected as a result of hidden nature of the crime. Occasions like this symposium play an important position in educating the general public, strengthening prevention strategies, and supporting survivors.
Lavern Deer, Founder, FDWO
“Human trafficking doesn’t simply occur in distant locations—it’s occurring right here in our neighborhoods,” mentioned Lavern Deer, Founder of FDWO. “This symposium is designed to empower our neighborhood with information and instruments to establish and fight trafficking and create safer areas for everybody.”
Commuity Consciousness
President of the Lake Lucerne Neighborhood Watch, Jennifer Nijhove, mentioned: “Each life is priceless. Human Lives Matter- Let’s finish the Crime of Human Trafficking.”
What Attendees Can Count on:
Knowledgeable insights into figuring out and stopping human trafficking.
First-hand survivor tales that make clear the realities of trafficking.
Assets for victims and people in danger.
Methods to strengthen neighborhood consciousness and involvement.
