THE CITY OF DAVIE, DAVIE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TRUCKERS AGAINST TRAFFICKING, DHS, ICE, NOVA UNIVERSITY, MIAMI DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
BSO AND BHTC JOIN FORCES TO CONDUCT
THE FIRST"TRUCK STOP"
The VP of the 595 Truck Stop, the City, and the Police Department have invited us to come back!!
We hope to do a few more of these events!!!
Its a wonderful start to a great initiative.
THANK YOU TO DAVIE PD, THE CITY OF DAVIE,
and in particular COUNCILWOMAN STARKEY
for putting on this great event!!
We look forward to doing more with all of our partners!!!
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New General Membership Meeting Schedule for 2012:
April 3 – June 5 – August 7 – October 2 – December 4
10:00 am - 12:00pm Central Broward Regional Park
(Special meetings can be called and information disseminated through the newsletter)
STARS and STRIPES Subcommittee Meeting Schedule for 2012:
March 6 – May 1 – July 3 – September 4 – November 6
(Special meetings can be called and members will be notified)
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Mission
The mission of the BHTC is to raise awareness
about HumanTrafficking.The Coalition serves as
an information, education, and networking resource
for organizations as well as the community.
Purpose
The purpose of the BHTC is to impact the response
to victims of human trafficking through informational
outreach and advocacy activities, to coordinate informational, educational, and training seminars, and identify resources available. Further, the Coalition will partner with the general public, those who serve it and all community partners; to raise awareness of the issues relating to the foreign and domestic trafficking of men, women, and children. The BHTC is in and of itself a clearinghouse, advocacy and networking forum and is not a provider of direct services.
Contact Us
Broward Human Trafficking Coalition
1007 N. Federal Highway #15
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33304
Contact number: 954.594.3439
E-mail info@bhtc.us
Be sure to check your SPAM and large mail folders as oftentimes the newsletter will go to these, as it will contain the word "sex."
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"Shanghai Hotel"
Recently we were contacted to also work with the American Black Film Festival, and Writer Producer Jerry Alan Davis to be special guests at the premiere of his movie, Shanghai Hotel. The films Executive Producer is former Dolphins Quarterback, Dan Marino.
On August 3rd the WIFF, FIU and BHTC
presented a special screening and panel discussion of "The WhistleBlower" Starring Academy Award Winning Actresses Rachel Weisz and Vanessa Redgrave.
The BHTC took part in the panel discussion
preceding and after the film with the Department
of Homeland Security, and the Department
of Justice United States Attorney.
January is National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz organized a roundtable meeting with Broward County's Human Trafficking Coalition, the Broward Sheriff's Office, the FBI Miami Bureau, local law enforcement and
women and children's advocacy groups to talk about how to
address this tragic issue.
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Officials Team Up To Stop Human Trafficking
CNN Documentary "NOT MY LIFE"
January 9, 2012 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm
CNN Documentary, panel discussion with local experts, and local service providers.
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BROWARD HUMAN TRAFFICKING COALITION
is now partnering with the
South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force (SFHTTF)
For resources, statistics, and calls related to South Florida, please click below.
To see statistics and information from across the country please click below.
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CSEC Training - BHTC and Kristi House
Recently the BHTC conducted a training with Kristi House regarding the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. Over 163 persons were in attendance of this fantastic training with Maria Clara.
The four hour session allowed the participants interaction time, and much information about the dynamics, signs, and issues related to Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking.
For more information on the issue, please go to Kristi House, Shared Hope International, and Polaris Project.
