Conference puts spotlight on human trafficking in Delaware

The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services and the Region 3 Anti-Human Trafficking Federal Interagency Taskforce invite you to a screening of the film: Playground: The Child Sex Trade in America Panel Discussion to Follow Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:30am Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 801 Market Street, 11th Floor, Room 1154A, Philadelphia, PA Register at https://goo.gl/7z4Efb ! Human trafficking is a crime which involves the forcing or coercing of a person into performing a commercial sex act or forced labor. Although human trafficking is a heinous crime no matter who the victim is, it is especially disturbing when it involves children or young adults. In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Region III Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce is partnering with the City of Philadelphia to sponsor a viewing of the documentary film Playground. This movie , by filmmaker Libby Spears and produced by George Clooney, Stephen Soderbergh, and Grant Heslov, offers a glimpse into the reality of sexual slavery in the United States. The film takes you through the stories of young girls who could very well be your neighbor, you friend, your daughter or your sister. The viewing will be followed by a panel discussion featuring social service providers and Federal Government staff directly engaged in work to stop the epidemic of trafficking individuals across the country. This educational event is open to all interested parties including healthcare and social services professionals, faith-based organizations, academia and students. Questions about this event can be directed to Christine Woolslayer at Christine. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Nov 17th, 2016 · by Delaware State News · Comments: 0

DOVER — Zoë Ministries Inc. is bringing many resources together in hopes of combating Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) in Delaware.

Zoë Ministries sponsored the first statewide Human Trafficking Conference on Thursday at Dover Downs, which brought together law enforcement, victim advocates and community providers in Delaware.

“We are building a groundswell in Delaware,” said Yolanda Schlabach, executive director of Zoë Ministries and co-chair of the Victim Services Committee of Delaware’s Human Trafficking Coordinating Council. “Our goal is to create a paradigm shift within our state as we work together as partners to fight trafficking.”

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By Chad Pradelli
Monday, December 05, 2016 06:20PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) --
An Aston man is the first Delaware County resident to be charged under Pennsylvania's new human trafficking law, according to law enforcement officials.
Only Action News was there as Matthew Sipps was taken away by detectives after being charged under the law.

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