U.S. Rep Ted Deutch to Headline NCJW Free Symposium on Sex Trafficking in So Fla - 1/21 in BB

Jan. 6, 2014 - PRLog -- OUT OF BONDAGE:

Combating Sex Trafficking in South Florida

Public is Invited to FREE Symposium on January 21 in Boynton Beach

Presented by National Council of Jewish Women, Palm Beach County Sections & Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches

Speakers to Include U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch, State Attorney David Aronberg,
State Representative Dave Kerner & a Sex Trafficking Survivor

WHAT:
National Council of Jewish Women, Palm Beach County Sections (NCJW) and Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches (JWF), with support from 18 other community groups, are hosting the symposium OUT OF BONDAGE: Combating Sex Trafficking in South Florida.

This FREE public event will spotlight the hidden but serious problem of sex trafficking of minors in Florida. Sex trafficking is not just a $20 billion global and national enterprise, it is now actively targeting our own children in Palm Beach County.

Fact:  Florida ranks among the top three states for human trafficking.

WHEN:
Tuesday, January 21  /  9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Temple Torah of West Boynton Beach
8600 Jog Road, Boynton Beach  33472
(Northeast corner of Jog Road and Gateway Blvd.)

WHO:
Speakers at the OUT OF BONDAGE Symposium will include:
+ U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch
+ State Attorney David Aronberg
+ State Representative Dave Kerner (District 87)
+ Lauren Hersh, NY Director for Equality Now and former Chief of the Sex Trafficking Unit at the King’s County District Attorney Office
+ Julie Chaikin Hogan, Deputy Statewide Prosecutor
+ Brandy Macaluso, Coordinator of Victim Services and Executive Board Member of the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches
+ Barbara Martinez, Assistant U.S Attorney, Chief of Special Prosecutions and Human Trafficking Coordinator for the Southern District of Florida
+ Nancy Ratzan, Past National President on NCJW and Chair of the StopSexTraffickingMiami Awareness Campaign
+ Katariina Rosenblatt a sex trafficking survivor representing There is H.O.P.E. for Me
+ Patricia Vazquez, Regional Criminal Justice Coordinator for the Florida Department of Children & Families

WHY:
Learn about the extent and significance of sex trafficking in South Florida and how it affects our children.
+ Fact: The average age of a girl who is sex trafficked is 12 to 14 years

Learn about the role of the Internet and the dangers of the mall as recruitment grounds.
+ Fact: 4 out of 5 victims in sex trafficking cases in the U.S. are American citizens.

Hear from a sex trafficking survivor who will recount her experience and explain how to identify potential victims and find help for them.

Listen to our State Attorney, elected officials and a prosecutor from the Department of Justice about what is being done right now to stop sex traffickers.

Discover what local community groups and individuals can do to combat this serious problem.

Advance Registration is Required:
For more information, please visit http://tinyurl.com/Jan21symposium or http://www.facebook.com/events/235922609894790.

About the Sponsors:
National Council of Jewish Women, Palm Beach County Sections (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches (JWF) is the only Jewish feminist grant-making organization in the area. Guided by Jewish values, the JWF uses social change philanthropy, advocacy and education to ensure that women and girls can reach their fullest potential.

Among the many other organizations supporting this FREE public symposium on sex trafficking are the Alpert Jewish Family and Children’s Services, American Civil Liberties Union, Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy, Business and Professional Women/Gold Coast, Friedman Commission for Jewish Education, Girl Future, Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches, Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Junior League of the Palm Beaches, League of Women Voters PBC, Na’amat, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, National Organization of Women Palm Beach County, National Women’s Political Caucus of Florida, The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Temple Judea, Temple Shaarei Shalom, There is HOPE for Me, Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County and the YWCA PBC.

Attached Logo:
National Council of Jewish Women

Available for Interview:
Linda Geller-Schwartz
561.362.8069  /  lndgellerschwartz@gmail.com

Arlene Davidson
339.364.0931  /  amdavidson01@gmail.com

Tami Baldinger
tami.baldinger@jewishpalmbeach.org

Media Contact:
Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS, Inc.
561.756.4298  /  gary@pr-bs.net