Within 72 hours, the FBI conducted a sting which spanned 76 US cities, arresting 150 pimps, and rescuing 105 children who had been subject to abuse. These minors were all being forced into prostitution by their captors. "Child prostitution remains a persistent threat to children across America," said Ron Hosko, assistant director of the FBI's Criminal Investigative Division. "This operation serves as a reminder that these abhorrent crimes can happen anywhere..." This is excellent progress in our fight to end sex slavery!
Calling on Congress
Attorney General Pam Bondi today joined a bi-partisan national coalition of 49 attorneys general calling on Congress to amend the law to help fight prostitution and child sex trafficking. "By updating federal law, we can give prosecutors the tools they need to crack down on those who use technology to exploit children," stated Bondi. "I am committed to making Florida a zero-tolerance state for human trafficking..."Read more here.
Above: Attorney General Pam Bondi
Selah Freedom Featured on SNN News
SNN 6 News featured Selah Freedom's Kindsey Neeson last month, and discussed exactly how sex trafficking is effecting our local communities. They did not stop at highlighting the problem, though. We also had the opportunity to explain how our solutions are bringing about realchange!
Above: Kindsey Neeson, Director of Operations/Strategic Planning
Train to Volunteer with Selah Freedom
Do you have a few hours a month to volunteer? Are you friendly and passionate about the mission to share with others? Do you like events and want to be involved with spreading the mission of Selah Freedom in the community? If so we are hosting a training for our volunteers on who want to represent Selah Freedom at our community booths in the community.
$250,000 Matching ChallengeClick hereto see how YOU can help us raise up to $500,000 to fuel our mission to end sex-slavery!
Free Workshop with
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care will be hosting a workshop entitled "
Ministering Love to a Hurting World" on September 28th from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Grace Church SRQ. For more information/registration, contact Rod Myers at 941-374-1818.
Food for Thought
Selah Speaks
Selah can come to your church or organization and present the solutions for local needs, as well as show the Nefarious or another educational documentary. We can tailor the content to the audience and time requirements.
